Job Placement Specialist - NorCal

Options For All; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 29,492 - 42,004; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with 5% company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Options For All in San Jose is seeking an experienced candidate for a full-time position focusing on job development and partnership cultivation. This role includes building relationships with businesses to create job opportunities and ensure proper placement of clients.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and experience in job placement strategies. Significant benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a retirement savings plan. Applicants must be 21 or older and have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Experience in job analysis and job carving.
• Experience with instruction in critical life skill areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business partner relationships.
• Secure client job placements and present employment models.
• Negotiate wage levels with employers.

Skills

Job development and placement strategies

Marketing experience

Experience working with local employers

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Degree in Marketing, Business, Communication, or related field

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Location: Nor Cal Bay Area - San Jose, CA 95112, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $25.95 - $25.95 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 50%, Job Shift: Day.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees on first day of hire
• Comprehensive coverage for qualifying dependents, including 100% dental and vision and 50% medical
• Retirement savings plan with up to a 5% company match
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Paid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays, including your birthday
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop, cultivate, and maintain business partner relationships that lead to jobs or volunteer opportunities for OFA clients
• Provide at least one potential partnership lead to the OFA Business Development Manager per month
• Secure a minimum of four client job placements per month
• Present employment model to employers
• Negotiate new or renewal wage levels with employers
• Accompany clients as they need their first day of work
• Create, complete, and maintain Job Contact Log, Development Summary Log, work inventory, assessment, master application, etc.
• Complete all required documentation and reports
• Attend ISP meetings, as assigned
• Provide interview training to clients
• Provide placement updates to Business Development Manager
• Effectively relay issues and concerns to the Business Development Manager
• Identify and engage in network-building activities such as community and professional organizations
• Attend at least one networking event per quarter and 2-3 marketing/vendor fairs per year
• Conduct trainings to business partners
• Support the Customized Employment (CE) process, which includes the core stages: Discovery, Job Search Planning, Job Development and Negotiation, Placement Support, and Post-Employment Support
• Upon hire, employees are required to complete the CE training within 6 months to ensure compliance with best practices and maintain service quality standards
• Additional duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Degree in Marketing, Business, Communication, or another related field (Preferred)

Experience:

• Experience with job development and placement strategies, including but not limited to job analysis and job carving
• Experience working with multiple local employers in the community
• Marketing and/or sales experience (preferred)
• Experience with instruction in critical life need areas, with emphasis on employment readiness job placement and employment (preferred)
• Experience with small group placements (preferred)

Other Requirements:

• 21 years of age or older
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record are required for this role
• This role requires travel within the region where services are provided
• Final candidates must successfully complete a background check

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position requires the employee to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee must be capable of writing, using a computer keyboard, telephone and related office equipment. Ability to lift 10lbs required. The physical demands 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. The employee will experience normal office conditions with a well‑lighted work area and minor noise from standard office equipment.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Options For All is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Ciara Quinones at [e-mail].