Job Developer

Metropolitan Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job description

Metropolitan Family Services is seeking a full‑time Job Developer to support our Howard & Evanston Community Center.

Salary: $44,000 – $51,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and foster professional relationships with employers, placement agencies, and temporary agencies to secure job leads for clients.
• Continuously outreach to job seekers ready for employment.
• Assist with job readiness training and job search support.
• Create individual employment plans outlining client objectives.
• Help clients obtain permanent, unsubsidized jobs in high‑demand industries.
• Recommend design and development of employment service marketing programs.
• Present to businesses in the community to promote services and generate new jobs.
• Facilitate Job Clubs with guest speakers and employers on career development and job‑related topics.
• Collaborate with Career Coaches to provide retention support.
• Work within contract, grant, and program requirements, meeting timelines and reporting obligations.
• Collaborate with program staff in planning and implementation of services.
• Take increasing responsibility for own professional development.
• Work effectively with diverse staff and service populations.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly organized.
• Knowledge of Excel for tracking economic self‑sufficiency data.
• Availability to work one Saturday and at least one late night per month.
• Ability to secure employment verification with employers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 7+ years of employer outreach, sales, marketing or related experience.
• At least 3+ years of training or demonstrated experience in a related area.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business, social science, communications, or related field preferred.
• Three years of training or experience in a related area preferred.
• Mobility to work with community‑based caseload preferred.
• General knowledge of job trends and labor market preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Requirements

• Pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.

Travel/Transportation Requirements

• Driving required with personally owned vehicle; travel between sites required.

Physical Demands

• Sitting and standing for sustained periods, frequent speaking, touch tasks, occasional bending and kneeling. Requires close visual acuity for data analysis and computer use.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, dental coverage, and vision coverage.
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA accounts, prorated to start date.
• Free general medicine and behavioral health Teladoc services.
• Ascensus 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

Metropolitan Family Services is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency, serving over 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago and surrounding communities.