Job Developer EARN WIOA

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

PTO 19 days first year

11 paid holidays

5% employer 401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

PSLF eligible employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. in Philadelphia is seeking a Job Developer to connect employers with job seekers in EARN and WIOA programs. You will conduct outreach, document employer contacts, and support candidates through the hiring process.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, collaboration with workforce partners, and ongoing employer engagement to drive job placements. A valid driver's license and prior sales or placement experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or minimum 3 years' job placement or sales experience preferred.
• Experience working with the targeted population is valued.
• Must have a valid state driver's license and be able to meet your organization's auto-insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interact with Workforce Advisors and customers to identify employment opportunities for EARN/TANF and WIOA programs.
• Complete data entry accurately in the CWDS system; collect weekly reports and report to Employment Services.
• Maintain contact with employers during hiring and support job seekers to improve employment competitiveness.
• Meet with new WIOA and EARN customers to discuss job finding services and provide recommendations to center staff.
• Organize in-center recruitment and hiring events to support TANF and WIOA performance metrics.

Skills

Sales experience

Experience with targeted population

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and difference in the lives of others. Join our Team as a Job Developer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Hourly Rate: $25.00

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Job Developer for EARN/WIOA will interact with Workforce Advisors and the individual customers of the EARN (TANF) and WIOA Intensive/Training Services Programs to identify and capture employment opportunities conducting outreach and contacting appropriate employers to promote the hiring of customers in employment to meet program requirements;
• The Job Developer is to complete required data entry accurately and timely, recording all employer contacts and services in the CWDS system; collecting reports weekly and reporting to Direct of Employment Services.
• Maintain contact with employers during the hiring process and identify job seekers not hired and work with the assigned Workforce Advisor to improve the job seeker's employment competitiveness; contact employers after customers are hired to determine job retention and advancement.
• Meet with all new WIOA and EARN customers within the established time to discuss and define job finding services provided at the Center assisting with the recommendations to the Life Skills Coach, EARN instructors and the Cross-Center Product Box Team.
• Work with the Cross-Center Business Services Team in organizing In-Center recruitment and hiring events contributing to the attainment of the TANF and WIOA Intensive/Training Services performance metrics and success indicators.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or a minimum of 3 years' job placement or sales experience.
• Experience working with the targeted population. 3+ years relevant work experience preferred.
• Must have an appropriate and valid state driver's license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Workforce Programs

Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers. Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities. We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.

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