Job Developer

Job Title: Job Developer

Department: Workforce Development

Reports to: Program Director  

Job Type: Full Time, Salary, Non-Exempt

Job Location: Chicago, IL 

Salary Range: $55,000-$58,000 annually 

Rincon - Building Spaces, Restoring Communities- Who we are:

What began as a small clinic established by young community leaders on the West Side of Chicago in 1972 has grown into one of the largest providers of high-quality and culturally competent services focusing on counseling and crisis intervention services, substance use prevention and treatment, violence prevention, education, case management, community and family services. We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote the quality of life by catalyzing to advocate, educate and empower individuals and their families. 

Position Description – What the Role Entails:

Developing and implementing effective coaching strategies to help participants overcome employment-related challenges to secure employment. Work with the Institute for Workforce Education and Outreach Worker to provide a quality workforce training program for participants.

Company Culture - Do Our Values Speak to You?

At Rincon, our commitment to mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity is woven into the structure of all that we do. We value: 

• Dedication- Embodying effective and transparent leadership and quality client care. 
• Education – Preventative programming and clinical services based on industry standards, competence and outreach.
• Accountability – Consistent service delivery, measurable success, and sensible financial management.
• Advocacy – Empowerment, reduction of treatment stigma, and relationship building with partners.
• Compassion – Embracing culturally diverse communities and equality through sensitivity to individual needs.

With these values in mind, we promote a culture that fosters professional development and agency success. Many of our employees span an extended tenure, and we pride ourselves on developing dedicated and supported team members.

Areas of Accountability - What you will be doing:

1. Identifying clients' strengths and advising them on how to use those strengths to secure employment or excel in their chosen career path.
2. Assisting in selecting participants for Pre-apprenticeship Program
3. Providing information on suitable career paths based on clients' skills, qualifications, interests, and experience.
4. Ensure the accurate and timely entry of data in our internal systems and Illinois Work Net, along with preparation of comprehensive data reports.
5. Collect data on participants and outcomes for quarterly reporting.
6. Track participant involvement in training hours to determine stipend due.
7. Creates outreach strategies to recruit participants for the Chicago, Cicero, and Kankakee areas.
8. Establish relationships with trade unions in Chicago, Cicero/Berwyn, and Kankakee areas for participant placement in apprenticeship opportunities after program completion.
9. Conducting tests to assess clients' skills and abilities and providing feedback on test results.
10. Reviewing participants’ resumes and suggesting improvements as needed.
11. Maintaining accurate records of Participants’ progress.
12. Collaborating with employers and unions to identify possible job opportunities for participants 
13. Enroll participants in programs to learn how to use program-related tools, instruments, and equipment correctly.
14. All other duties as assigned

Rincon Rewards & Benefits- How we value you:

• Health insurance 
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Life insurance 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO (Paid time off)- Accrue up to 21 days in Year 1, some PTO carryover allowable. 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Professional Development Opportunities 
• Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Certain employees may qualify for City of Chicago commuter transit benefits

Rincon’s Work Environment – What to expect:

• The Job Developer must be able to successfully perform essential functions of this job, including transporting paperwork and other materials between a variety of on-site and off-site locations and preparing for group activities that may require traveling to off-site locations for programmatic or outreach functions. She/he must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, including a calculator, copier, and printer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8-hour shift
• Weekends or after hours may be needed

Language:

• Fluency in Spanish, bicultural applicants strongly preferred.

The Knowledge and Expertise that Matters Most - What you bring to the Role:

• Attention to Detail – Accurately collects and tracks participant data, training hours, and stipend information while maintaining precise records for reporting.
• Proactively develops outreach strategies, builds relationships with unions and employers, and identifies opportunities to enhance participant success.
• Clearly conveys career information, feedback, and guidance to participants, employers, and team members in both written and verbal forms.
• Maintains confidentiality, reliability, and integrity when working with sensitive participant information.
• Proficiency in collecting, tracking, and reporting participant outcomes for quarterly and funder reporting requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with trade unions and employers to secure apprenticeship and job opportunities.
• Commitment to advancing workforce development, equity, and opportunities for participants in pre-apprenticeship pathways.

Position Qualifications – What is required to Perform the Role:

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management, psychology, or related field is preferred. Or 4 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience working with unions or in construction trades is a plus.
• Proven experience working as a coach.
• Sound knowledge of different jobs and career paths.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent research, organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.