JOB DEVELOPER
Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga
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Job summary
Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga is seeking a Job Developer to build employer partnerships, create internship opportunities, and guide individuals through Employment Training programs. You will assess client goals, coordinate interviews, and monitor progress with Employment Specialists to favor successful placements.
The role emphasizes outreach, collaboration with partner organizations, and timely documentation to support career development and community impact.
Qualifications
- Associate degree preferred.
- Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Two years of experience in job development, marketing, or related service.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff and partners.
- Familiarity with labor markets and employment services is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain partnerships with employers to create job and internship opportunities.
- Assist employers and individuals with Employment Training Program details.
- Assess clients' employment needs, skills, and interests and match to opportunities.
- Collaborate with Employment Specialist to place individuals in suitable roles.
- Coordinate interviews between individuals and employers and follow up on outcomes.
- Maintain records of placements, reports, and communications.
- Attend meetings, trainings, and job fairs to promote services.
- Write notes, track mileage, and adapt to a flexible schedule based on activity.
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Job description
Description
We are Hiring!
As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga’s Mission is to support all people in need and advocate for social justice and human dignity. We envision a just and compassionate community rooted in love and the dignity of all people. Our objectives are to address the needs of the community’s most vulnerable people and to challenge conditions causing poverty and despair.
We serve people regardless of their religion, beliefs, race, or ethnicity. We support all people in need, no matter how they identify. We want our staff to represent the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Be yourself, because everyone else is already taken!
If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day. Be a part of something truly special.
Employment Type: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Salary: $20.00 an hour
Top Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
- Generous time off package and work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives
Education: Associate degree preferred
Credentials: Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle
Experience: Two years of experience in job development, marketing, or similar types of service Relevant combination of experience and education will be considered
Under general supervision the Job Developer is responsible for creating and maintaining partnerships with employers to develop job and internship opportunities for individuals. Assists both employer partners and individuals with understanding the Employment Training Program, and Pre-Vocational services that are offered. This role also involves assessing clients' employment needs, skills, and interests, and matching them with suitable job openings or internships. The Job Developer will work closely with Employment Specialist and their individuals to establish relationships to build a career opportunity for the individuals that best fits their needs and wants.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with employers in various industries.
- Identifies and develops job opportunities that match the skills and interests of individuals seeking employment support.
- Build partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, and training providers.
- Advocates for individuals’ employment needs and work to reduce barriers to employment.
- Attend job fairs, networking events, and community meetings to promote job placement services.
- Develops and maintains a working knowledge of labor market trends and employment practices.
- Prepares and distributes job orders to staff regarding the available job opportunities.
- Collaborate with team members to develop and improve job placement opportunities.
- Markets individuals to employers.
- Learns the eVero database system for recordkeeping and billing purposes.
- Write daily notes in a timely manner.
- Mileage report daily.
- Work a flexible schedule based upon the businesses, and network events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Promotes early employment and retention.
- Works with Employment Specialist to match individuals to suitable job opportunities.
- Conducts assessments to determine individuals’ skills, interests, and employment goals.
- Provides employment preparation support along with ongoing evaluation and support for both individual and employer partners.
- Arrange interviews between individuals and potential employers.
- Follows-up with employers and individuals to monitor job placement success, challenges and address any barriers and issues.
- Maintains accurate records of job placements, and follow-ups.
- Prepare regular reports on job development activities and outcomes.
- Create connections with businesses to create internships for individuals to learn job readiness skills.
- Coordinate with other agencies to encourage- all-inclusive hiring practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Actively interacts with Employment Team to provide coordinated employment services to individuals.
- Attend all required meetings.
- Participate in relevant Agency meetings and/or training courses.
- Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
- Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.
- Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction
- Exceptional time management skills and ability to effectively and meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal/written skills
- Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support organizational mission, philosophy, and policies
- Ability to work in a cooperative and helpful manner with all individuals
- Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques
Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet
Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.
Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet
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