Job Placement Specialist: Create Employment Opportunities

Options For All; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and

Vision coverage for employees on Day 1

Retirement plan with company match

Mileage reimbursement for work travel

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

Options For All in San Jose, CA, seeks a Job Placement Specialist to build partnerships with local employers and place clients in meaningful roles. You will develop employer relations, negotiate wages, and support clients through their first day of work, ensuring accurate documentation and ongoing updates to management.

The role emphasizes CE processes, client training, and community networking, with travel within the region and a focus on dignity, inclusion, and client success.

Qualifications

• Education required: High School Diploma or equivalent; preferred degree in Marketing, Business, Communication or related field.
• Experience in job development and placement, including job analysis and placement strategies.
• Experience with marketing/sales and networking within local employers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, cultivate, and maintain business partner relationships leading to jobs or volunteer opportunities for OFA clients.
• Provide at least one potential partnership lead per month to the Business Development Manager.
• Secure a minimum of four client job placements per month.
• Present employment model to employers and negotiate wage levels.
• Accompany clients on their first day of work.
• Create and maintain Job Contact Log and related documentation.
• Attend ISP meetings and provide interview training to clients.
• Provide placement updates to the Business Development Manager and engage in networking events.

Skills

Job development

Partnership building

Interview training

Networking

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Degree in Marketing/Business/Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Options For All in San Jose, CA, seeks a Job Placement Specialist to build partnerships with local employers and place clients in meaningful roles. You will develop employer relations, negotiate wages, and support clients through their first day of work, ensuring accurate documentation and ongoing updates to management.

The role emphasizes CE processes, client training, and community networking, with travel within the region and a focus on dignity, inclusion, and client success.