Job Developer

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. 

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than a company's bottom line? Then we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking for a full-time Job Developer to join our Howard & Evanston Community Center office.

SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $44,000 to $51,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Highly organized. 


• Knowledge of Excel to track economic self-sufficiency data.


• Required to work one Saturday and at least one late night a month.


• Works with employers to secure employment verification. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma with 7+ years of experience in employer outreach, sales, marketing or related field required.


• At least 3+ years of training or demonstrated experience in a related area required.


• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business, Social Science, Communications, or a related field preferred.


• At least three years of training or demonstrated experience in a related area preferred.


• Requires mobility to work with community-based caseload preferred.


• General knowledge of job trends & labor market (under duties and responsibilities) preferred.


• Excellent verbal & written communication skills (ability to explain a program to clients & employers) preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.

TRAVEL/TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.

Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here!

Some highlights include:

• Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage.


• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.


• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.


• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!

MORE ABOUT US:

Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.