Job Development Specialist

Flying High Inc•Mineral Ridge, OH

About The Position

FlyingHIGH, Inc. is hiring a full-time Integrated Workforce Job Development Specialist to support employers and consumers with job searching and placement activities. Working with client case managers or job seekers, the specialist completes career assessments and helps job seekers obtain meaningful employment with external employers. The role develops relationships with community employers and supports consumers through job development, job-seeking skills training, coaching, and placement. The specialist collaborates with the team and employers to prepare qualified candidates, create career plans, and support successful placements, while maintaining communication with employers and candidates.

Requirements

Associate degree in Human Services, Social Services, Business, or a related field, or demonstrated work experience in Workforce Development.
Valid Ohio driver's license.
Clean driving record and proof of auto insurance.
Post-employment civilian background check and substance abuse testing are required.

Responsibilities

Develop relationships with community employers and engage employer contacts to identify job development opportunities for consumers.
Provide job development, job-seeking skills training, coaching, and job placement to prepare qualified candidates.
Develop and communicate employer pathways to the case management team.
Collaborate with the team to design and implement career plans that lead to successful employer placements.
Collaborate with community employers to host spotlight events that support recruitment for open positions.
Work with employers to provide candidates who meet their job specifications.
Maintain communication with employers and candidates to provide support and ensure employer satisfaction.
Complete career assessments and assist job seekers in obtaining meaningful employment, in collaboration with client case managers or job seekers.