Job Developer

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is seeking a proactive Job Developer to expand employer partnerships and create sustainable employment opportunities for refugees and asylees in the Denver area. You will prospect new employers, assess client skills, coordinate placements, and negotiate roles that fit both refugee strengths and employer needs.

Join a mission-driven team helping families achieve self-sufficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Researches and identifies new industries and employers that may offer employment opportunities for refugees.
• Initiates a prescribed number of new employer appointments.
• Establishes working relationships with multiple employers to encourage employment of refugees and employer support of refugees.
• Maintains constant contact with employers by utilizing methods such as site visits, telephone calls, newsletters, email, and hosting special events for employers.
• Assess refugee skills for particular jobs based upon employer needs and completes job application.
• Coordinate all job placements with LFSRM's team.
• Negotiates with employers to ensure specific refugee's skill sets align with employer needs.
• Document all employer contacts in LFSRM's and State of Colorado databases.
• Conducts ongoing post-placement follow up with employers to ensure successful employment outcomes and employer satisfaction.
• Obtain verifications of employment for clients.
• Attend monthly refugee network Employment Consortium meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Time management

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Languages (foreign)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is a nonprofit, human services agency where you have the opportunity to provide support to children and families across the Rocky Mountain region. We are passionate about what we do and dream of inspiring community through our commitment and mission. We are a welcoming agency that believes that ALL people from the newborn to the elderly are valued members of our communities. If you want to make a difference where you live while serving alongside other amazing professionals, Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains invites you to apply.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Refugee & Asylee programs at LFSRM help people uprooted by persecution and violence work towards self-sufficiency through essential resettlement services including case management, employment, housing, school registration, cultural orientation, and referrals to internal and external services for English language acquisition, health and mental health needs, employment, and economic development. LFSRM works with national and local organizations to provide the services and resources needed for newly arrived Refugees to achieve rapid self-sufficiency, integrate into their new communities, and thrive.

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Job Developer is responsible for the rapid expansion of employer partners to ensure that employment opportunities are continuously available for refugee clients. This is accomplished by following a job development strategy: prospecting for job leads, meeting with employers to determine and negotiate specific job needs, selling refugee clients as solutions to employer needs, and following up with employers and clients to ensure satisfaction of all involved. Building and maintaining relationships with employers is key to the success of this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researches and identifies new industries and employers that may offer employment opportunities for refugees.
• Initiates a prescribed number of new employer appointments.
• Establishes working relationships with multiple employers to encourage employment of refugees and employer support of refugees.
• Maintains constant contact with employers by utilizing methods such as site visits, telephone calls, newsletters, email, and hosting special events for employers.
• Assess refugee skills for particular jobs based upon employer needs and completes job application.
• Coordinate all job placements with LFSRM's team.
• Negotiates with employers to ensure specific refugee's skill sets align with employer needs.
• Document all employer contacts in LFSRM's and State of Colorado databases.
• Conducts ongoing post-placement follow up with employers to ensure successful employment outcomes and employer satisfaction.
• Obtain verifications of employment for clients.
• Attend monthly refugee network Employment Consortium meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Sales and/or marketing background preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to relate professionally and to collaborate with diverse individuals in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business and technical documents or instructions related to employment programs and businesses. Can communicate information effectively to clients with limited English ability.
• Functional fluency in one or more foreign languages preferred.
• Ability to self-start but also works well in a team setting. Can collaborate effectively with others.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have a driver's license, a good driving record and access to own transportation.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide proof of auto liability insurance at the level of 100,000/300,000/100,000.
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission, values and vision of Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains.

TRANSPORTATION

Must maintain a valid driver's license and carry personal auto liability insurance at the level of $100,000/300,000/100,000.

• Frequent travel with personal vehicle. May be required to transport clients in personal vehicle.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SCHEDULE

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Key words: sales, workforce development, career development

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.