Entry Job Developer - Empower Clients with Career Guidance

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and retirement

Job summary

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking an entry-level Job Developer to coordinate job placement and client support services for participants. You will craft individualized employment plans, assess readiness for work, and pair clients with job leads and community resources.

You will provide career counseling, job coaching, and soft skills training, while building relationships with local employers to create placement opportunities and track progress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED/HS equivalence).
• 6 months of experience as a job developer or similar position.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops an individualized employment plan with each participant.
• Conduct employability assessments to identify barriers to employment.
• Write detailed employment plans with goals and referrals.
• Conduct screenings and collect information to support service plans.
• Meet with participants to schedule interviews and refer leads.
• Provide career counseling and job coaching, including labor market trends.
• Provide job readiness training in resume, interview, and job search skills.
• Arrange interviews with employers and support retention.
• Develop relationships with local employers for permanent placement.
• Coordinate with job training resources and community partners.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking an entry-level Job Developer to coordinate job placement and client support services for participants. You will craft individualized employment plans, assess readiness for work, and pair clients with job leads and community resources.

You will provide career counseling, job coaching, and soft skills training, while building relationships with local employers to create placement opportunities and track progress.