Job Developer

Center for Employment Opportunities•Cleveland, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) is seeking to hire a Job Developer for its local office. This role is crucial to CEO's mission of helping individuals transitioning from incarceration regain the skills and confidence needed for stable and productive lives. The Job Developer will increase employment opportunities for participants by aligning their interests, experiences, and ambitions with potential employers. The most rewarding aspect of this role is making the "right fit" match between participant and employer, leading to successful employment and reduced recidivism. CEO strongly encourages individuals with lived experience of incarceration or involvement in the justice system to apply.

Requirements

Experience in workforce development, recruitment, or sales/account management, with a history of meeting performance goals.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust to particular personalities and interaction styles on the spot.
Resilience and persistence in anticipating and addressing challenges.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines despite opposition or setbacks.
Ability to analyze data or market research to guide practice and decision-making.
Experience in the re-entry space is a plus.
Passion for making an impact in people's lives and guiding them to achieve their career goals through a balance of accountability and empathy.
Enjoyment of networking and cultivating lasting relationships with people and businesses.

Nice To Haves

Individuals who have lived experience of incarceration or involvement in the justice system are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Envision, develop, and implement a strategic plan for placement services to meet participant placement metrics.
Conduct regular reviews of existing CEO business partnerships, evaluate employer demand and usage of CEO services, and determine improvements and ways to leverage relationships with employers.
Achieve weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual placement goals in accordance with CEO’s contractual obligations.
Research, conduct outreach to, and build relationships with prospective employers willing to hire CEO participants and who have hiring needs that match the skills, experience, and interests of our overall participant cohort.
Maintain relationships with existing employer partners.
Schedule and conduct daily prospecting, cold calls, and face-to-face meetings.
Serve as the liaison among employers, participants, and our criminal justice partners.
Produce 5 monthly placements.
Screen and match program participants with employment opportunities, considering each participant’s skills, work experience, interests, and goals and aspirations.
Customize participants’ resumes to fit identified opportunities.
Manage a caseload of participants, support and coach them around applying for jobs, navigating the hiring process, and finding and securing right fit employment.
Document all participant and employer contact, activities, and outcomes in our case management system (Salesforce).
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time.