Career Connector & Employer Partnerships Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma,; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life

401k

RISE program

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking a Job Developer to support individuals with barriers to employment. You will assess client skills and barriers, develop employment plans, and build relationships with local employers to create job opportunities.

Responsibilities include delivering orientations, coaching on resumes and interviews, and guiding clients toward realistic career paths. Occasional travel within the state may be required.

Qualifications

• Some college work and/or Associate's degree preferred.
• Be able to multi-task to best serve the clients and help meet their needs.
• Experience in job development for individuals with multiple barriers to employment preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other team members.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite as well as able to navigate the internet with ease.
• Reliable transportation and communication are required.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, prepares, and conducts new client orientations daily.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of client background, interests, skills, work history, and employment readiness.
• Identify personal, educational, and vocational barriers to employment, and develop strategies to address them in collaboration with the client.
• Collaborate with the Case Managers and thoroughly reviews the Client Success Plan to identify the career pathway and help clients create and meet measurable goals and timelines.
• Deliver or facilitate workshops and one-on-one coaching on essential employment skills such as: Resume writing and application completion, Interviewing techniques (mock interviews, behavioral questions, attire preparation), Soft skills training (punctuality, workplace communication, conflict resolution), Workplace etiquette, expectations, and time management.
• Guide clients in identifying realistic job and career paths based on their skills, interests, and labor market data.
• Teach clients how to navigate job boards, employer websites, and local workforce platforms (e.g., OKJobMatch, Indeed).
• Help clients set realistic expectations regarding job types, wages, hours, and workplace culture.
• Regularly update clients on current job openings, hiring events, and industry-specific opportunities.
• Track client job search activities and provide encouragement, accountability, and re-direction when needed.
• Provide targeted support for clients with justice involvement, disabilities, or gaps in employment to identify second-chance employers and accommodating workplaces.
• Serves as the employment resource to GCPI program graduates.
• Build and maintain a network of employers who are open to hiring clients with high barriers to employment that align with Goodwill certificates and programs.
• Actively recruit job leads by conducting outreach to employers via phone calls, email, cold calls, and site visits.
• Advocate on behalf of job seekers with potential employers to secure interviews and job offers.
• Conduct job matching to align client capabilities with employer needs.
• Educate employers on the benefits of hiring from a diverse and barriered population, including tax incentives (e.g., Work Opportunity Tax Credit).
• Organize or participate in job fairs, hiring events, and informational interviews.
• Maintain a job bank or employment pipeline of active employer partners with regular updates.
• Assist clients in accepting job offers and navigating onboarding requirements.
• Provide follow-up support after placement to help clients retain employment, including check-ins at 30-, 60-, and 90-day milestones.
• Serve as a mediator or advocate if employment-related issues arise between the client and employer.
• Offer job coaching and troubleshooting to support long-term success.
• Coordinate with case managers and other social services or medical providers to ensure continuity of services that affect job performance.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case notes, job search logs, and employer contact logs.
• Track outcomes related to job placements, retention rates, wage gains, and service utilization.
• Enter all data in agency databases (Genesis) and submit timely reports to supervisors.
• Adhere to all program, grant, and accreditation requirements including confidentiality, documentation, and service delivery standards (e.g., CARF, WIOA, SNAP E&T).
• Maintain CARF records pertinent to the accreditation on behalf of Employment Services CARF Standard 2.D.
• Attend internal team meetings, partner agency meetings, and workforce development committees as assigned
• Review, discuss, explain, and adjust the client’s employment goals as needed.
• Attend both Goodwill and community career fairs to work on behalf of job seekers.
• Maintain consistent contact with caseload to ensure employment success.
• Attend organizational meetings and be prepared to discuss outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Some college work/Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking a Job Developer to support individuals with barriers to employment. You will assess client skills and barriers, develop employment plans, and build relationships with local employers to create job opportunities.

Responsibilities include delivering orientations, coaching on resumes and interviews, and guiding clients toward realistic career paths. Occasional travel within the state may be required.