Placement Counselor Supervisor

JEVS Human Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

10–12 paid holidays per year

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dress-down Fridays

Employee referral bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

JEVS Human Services is seeking a full-time Work Ready Program professional in Philadelphia to lead job development and placement efforts. The role combines onsite and remote work with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, at 35 hours per week.

You will coordinate services, build relationships with local employers, and support clients toward employment goals, including TANF participants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; appropriate experience may substitute in lieu of a degree
• 3 years’ experience in sales, workforce development, placement and/or job development
• 3 years supervisory experience preferred
• Car required; inner city travel required
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and Saturdays

Responsibilities

• Oversee all job development activities. Oversee customized job development and job matching.
• Ensure diligent tracking and documentation of employment information from all staff.
• Coordinate services regarding clients’ job placement goals and appropriate job search activities.
• Oversee and facilitate relationship building with areas employers.
• Collaborate with organizations providing job placement services.
• Market program services and participants to employers via phone, video conference, and personal contacts.
• Actively engage TANF clients in the direction of employment.

Skills

Sales

Workforce development

Job placement

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

At JEVS Human Services, we believe in giving people possibilities—opportunities to be self-sufficient and satisfied. Each year we touch nearly 25,000 lives, focusing on individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges as well as those facing adverse socio-economic conditions including unemployment and underemployment.

Work Ready provides a comprehensive set of employment-oriented services to those receiving Public Assistance benefits, including those who are in need of specific help managing barriers to self-sufficiency.

This role, located at 123 S Broad Street, offers flexibility and a hybrid environment, including 3 days onsite, and 2 days remote. This position is full time, 35 hours per week.

Functional Responsibilities

• Oversee all job development activities. Oversee customized job development and job matching.
• Ensure diligent tracking and documentation of employment information from all staff.
• Coordinate services regarding clients’ job placement goals and appropriate job search activities.
• Oversee and facilitate relationship building with areas employers.
• Collaborate with organizations providing job placement services.
• Market program services and participants to employers via phone, video conference, and personal contacts.
• Actively engage TANF clients in the direction of employment.

QUALIFICATIONs & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Appropriate experience or special training may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• 3 years’ experience in sales, workforce development, placement and/or job development.
• 3 years supervisory experience preferred
• Car preferred. Inner city travel required.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and Saturdays

What’s In It For You

• 401(k), with company match
• Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Ample paid vacation and sick time
• 10-12 paid holidays per year
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
• Annual holiday party and office outings
• Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Dress-down Fridays
• Employee referral bonus
• Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at

The base pay for this position ranges from $51,000 to $60,000. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services’ employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.