Jobs Plus Job Developer

Under the general direction of the Jobs Plus Program Manager, the Jobs Plus Job Developer position willbe primarily responsible for job creation, securing internships, placing individuals into OJTs, conductingemployer outreach, and serve as a liaison between employers and participants. The Job Developer willdevelop relationships with employers and obtain labor market information to identify industries andoccupations. The individual must be knowledgeable of employer needs, hiring practices, testingrequirements, and employee retention plans; inform them of incentives and the process for participating inon-the-job training, customized training, internships, apprenticeships, and other programs as applicable.Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Jobs Plus Initiative empowersresidents of McDougald Terrace with employment-related services, supportive services and a communitysupports for work model to assist with navigating the difficulties of accessing services and assistance withlife management.McDougald Terrace is the largest Public Housing Development in the City of Durham. The McDougald Terrace community consists of 59 multi-family buildings spread over 25 acres of land containing a total of 314 households. There are 1,051 residents who call McDougald Terrace home. Approximately 66% of work eligible residents are unemployed. The Jobs Plus grant is a 54-month grant (beginning in July 2020) intended to solely focus on the residents of McDougald Terrace and includes financial incentives to work as part of the program model.These duties and responsibilities pertain to the Durham Housing Authority (“DHA”, “Authority” or “Agency”), and all Affiliates. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Administration.Work closely with the Human Resources Departments of businesses and industries andbecome knowledgeable of their employment needs.Work with employers to secure internships.Provide contact with employers to stay informed of participants' progress on work sites.Assess the employability of program participants.Make appropriate referrals of program participants to employers and other serviceproviders.Maintain contact with employers and businesses which hired participants and for newemployment.Maintain contact and follow up with participants placed in employment.Work closely with NC Works Specialists to successfully identify and place participants inwork experiences.Coordinate employment activities with NC Works Career Center and other agencypartners.Promote program objectives through public presentations and other public relationsactivities, including social media to promote the Jobs Plus ProgramEstablish and maintain relationships with potential partners and seek collaborativeopportunities which support the organization's mission.Work with Program staff to develop and maintain all relationships with agency partnersand community stakeholders; coordinate outreach (marketing) activities including socialmedia, website content, printed collateral, e-newsletter, and public announcementsincluding press releases and meeting notices.Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, or related Human Services degree, and two (2) years ofexperience of working in community outreach, case management, and service coordination, Anequivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr Durham Housing Authority