YouthBuild Job Developer - Community Employer Liaison

Metropolitan Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

HSA employer contribution

Teladoc services

401K employer match

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Services in Chicago is hiring a Youth Build Job Developer to join our Calumet Team. You will build relationships with employers, coordinate job leads, and guide job seekers through readiness and placement in high-demand roles.

The role emphasizes outreach, collaboration with Career Coach, and delivering exceptional customer service while meeting grant and program requirements. Some weekend and evening coverage is expected.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma with 7+ years of experience in employer outreach, sales, marketing or related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Social Science, Communications, or related field (Preferred).
• At least three years of training or demonstrated experience in a related area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and foster professional relationships with employers, placement agencies, and temporary agencies to ensure consistent contact for job leads within the community based on assessed needs of clients.
• Continuous outreach to job seekers who are ready for employment.
• Assist with job readiness training, where needed.
• Assist job seekers with job search and research.
• Provide employment guidance and creates individual employment plans that outlines client’s employment objectives.
• Assist job ready clients to obtain permanent, unsubsidized jobs in high demand industries.
• Make recommendations on the design and development of employment service marketing program.
• Make presentations to business within the community to promote employment services program and develop new jobs for consumers.
• Facilitate Job Clubs with guest speakers and employers about various life skills, career development, job related topics, income supports, job leads, etc.
• In collaboration with Career Coach provide retention support.
• Works within contract, grant, and program requirements including meeting timelines and reporting requirements.
• Utilizes a team approach and works with other program staff in the planning and implementation of services.
• Takes increasing responsibility for own professional development, utilizing supervision and other developmental opportunities within and outside the agency to enhance skills and understanding.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service populations.
• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Highly organized

Excel proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Employer outreach

Education

Highschool Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Experience in related area

Job description

Metropolitan Family Services in Chicago is hiring a Youth Build Job Developer to join our Calumet Team. You will build relationships with employers, coordinate job leads, and guide job seekers through readiness and placement in high-demand roles.

The role emphasizes outreach, collaboration with Career Coach, and delivering exceptional customer service while meeting grant and program requirements. Some weekend and evening coverage is expected.