Job Developer

Position Summary: This position will facilitate employment readiness workshops; market and recruit prospective employers for job placement, establish and maintain a job bank for client referral and develop internship and community service engagement openings for clients. Will also provide placement referrals and retention services to Nassau clients identified as immediately job ready. Responsibilities Achieve and maintain monthly job readiness training and job placement goals as determined by Director. Facilitate job readiness and soft skill training workshops, including interviewing skills, resume development, work habits, and computer literacy. Meet with clients to discuss job opportunities, assist with scheduling interviews, and provide post interview feedback. Promote Nassau employment services to area businesses to create future partnerships and identify job openings as they pertain to the business development strategy. Maintain working relationships with business associations within all service communities throughout Nassau county to identify prospective employers. Maintain and execute documentation, such as case notes, and workflow through computer-based programs and technology that draws on basic software/computer skill set. Maintain knowledge of all regulations for local, state and federal levels as they relate to individuals with barriers to employment and within the welfare to work system. Work with local WIBs, Workforce One Centers, and state agencies on client placement goals as they pertain to individual contracts. Monitor and report on job readiness workshop client attendance and progress weekly while encouraging and fostering client engagement. For those clients placed while attending Nassau CES, verify and document day one placements to ensure that employment information is accurate and in accordance with program mandates. Establish retention goal information with clients on day one of placement. Identify, prepare and confirm job ready clients for interviews, including assistance with obtaining appropriate work attire. Assure clients have proper ID and documentation for interview/hire. Identify internship and community service engagement opportunities for clients to help fulfill their DSS employment requirements. Update, design, and implement job readiness training materials and curriculum as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Program Overview The Nassau Comprehensive Employment Services (N-CES) team provides vocational services to assist clients to achieve their employment goals. Services include providing assessment, training, job search and placement services, retention, and career advancement. Company Overview NADAP, Inc. is a multiservice non-profit agency dedicated to helping people with medical, behavioral health and social service needs to become sufficient. Requirements Formal Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: 3 Years of related experience Criteria that would be desirable but not required Experience in vocational rehabilitation, social work or social service-related field preferred. Bilingual a plus. Minimum Knowledge: Requires advanced knowledge of specialized or technical field or a thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of a professional field. May require knowledge of policies and procedures, and the ability to determine a course of action based on these guidelines. Updating of Knowledge: The knowledge required to perform this job once learned tends to require infrequent changes, but when changes occur they tend to be minor. #J-18808-Ljbffr