Job Developer

Job DeveloperJob Developer serves on a team that is the central point of contact to coordinate and provide job placement and support services for assigned clients.Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelops an individualized employment plan with each participantDevelops a service plan for each participantProvides career counseling and job coaching, including labor market trends to job seekers, coordinating job skills trainingDevelops and maintains working relationships with local employers, creating long-term permanent placement opportunities for program participantsDevelops and coordinates linkages with job skills training resources in high-demand fieldsMeets regularly with program participants, aiding their job search by scheduling interviews, referring job leads and community services to ensure participant successMonitors and tracks job placement activities on a regular basis to ensure accurate and timely reporting of progress as requiredEssential Ability AcknowledgementAbility to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.Essential DutiesServices for this position must be provided on-site.Assessment and development of Individual Employment Plan and Service Plan.Career Counseling and Job Coaching of participants.Develop Relationships with local employers.Develop linkages with other agencies/resources available to participants.Capacity Building - meeting and motivating participant progress.Monitor participants, track progress, timely report progress.Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time.Mandated ReporterAs service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.RequirementsMust be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.EducationHigh school diploma (or GED/High School Equivalence Certificate) - Must be over the age of 18 years.Experience1 year of experience in case management or as a job developer.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience in employment placement and vocational counseling activities.US Armed Forces veteran strongly preferred not required.Bilingual in English and Spanish.Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.