Job Developer

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services is seeking a full-time Job Developer to join their Howard & Evanston Community Center office. Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, and to thrive, acting as an engine of change since 1857. This role is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact beyond a company's bottom line.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with 7+ years of experience in employer outreach, sales, marketing or related field required.
• At least 3+ years of training or demonstrated experience in a related area required.
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.
• Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle.
• Travel between sites required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business, Social Science, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• At least three years of training or demonstrated experience in a related area preferred.
• Requires mobility to work with community-based caseload preferred.
• General knowledge of job trends & labor market preferred.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills (ability to explain a program to clients & employers) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and foster professional relationships with employers, placement agencies, and temporary agencies to ensure consistent contact for job leads within the community based on assessed needs of clients.
• Continuous outreach to job seekers who are ready for employment.
• Assist with job readiness training, where needed.
• Assist job seekers with job search and research.
• Provide employment guidance and create individual employment plans that outline client’s employment objectives.
• Assist job-ready clients to obtain permanent, unsubsidized jobs in high-demand industries.
• Make recommendations on the design and development of employment service marketing programs.
• Make presentations to businesses within the community to promote employment services programs and develop new jobs for consumers.
• Facilitate Job Clubs with guest speakers and employers about various life skills, career development, job-related topics, income supports, job leads, etc.
• In collaboration with Career Coach, provide retention support.
• Work within contract, grant, and program requirements, including meeting timelines and reporting requirements.
• Utilize a team approach and work with other program staff in the planning and implementation of services.
• Take increasing responsibility for own professional development, utilizing supervision and other developmental opportunities within and outside the agency to enhance skills and understanding.
• Work effectively with diverse staff and service populations.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Guardian Dental Coverage
• VSP Vision Coverage
• $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED