We are searching for a brilliant Youth Job Developer to join our high-achieving team at Commonpoint Queens in Jamaica, NY.
Growing your career as a Full-Time Youth Job Developer is an unparalleled opportunity to develop necessary skills.
If you are strong in strategic planning, decision-making and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Youth Job Developer at Commonpoint Queens today!
Job Developer for Opportunity Youth Programs- Youth Opportunity Hub Location
The Opportunity Youth Programs at Common Point Queens provide services to out-of-school and out-of-work youth, ages 16-24. Opportunity Youth Programs include GED classes, Vocational Training Classes, Internships, and Employment Assistance. We serve youth who have dropped out of high school, are pregnant or parenting, receiving foster care services, are engaged with the juvenile justice system, experiencing homelessness, had an IEP in high school, reside in high-poverty areas, or are unemployed.
Position Details: The Job Developer for the Opportunity Youth- Advance & Earn contract is responsible for developing worksites to serve paid internship opportunities as well as securing job placement for participants in the program. In addition, the Job Developer will report to the Director of Workforce Development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Job Developer will:
- Develop strong working relationships with participants in order to help participants secure and maintain viable and long-lasting employment.
- Complete comprehensive vocational assessment, and then vocational counseling.
- Guide clients through all facets of job search, including resume revisions, online applications, mock interview sessions, and networking.
- Achieve successful enrollment of participants into internships, quarterly job placement of all cohorts in various industries with a high focus on medical and allied health fields, and compliance with monthly retention targets.
- Recruit and onboard internship sites based on each participant's interest.
- Provide coaching and direct support to youth and adults with limited work history and educational attainment.
- Assist clients in developing appropriate social skills and work habits that will result in long-term employment or career advancement opportunities.
- Advocate on behalf of clients by directly collaborating with agency staff and building strong relationships with local businesses and other community-based organizations to develop job leads that cater to the interests and talent of the people on his/her caseload.
- Complete comprehensive and sound reporting that includes building weekly tracking and reports, building client and employer databases, quarterly retention trackers, ensure weekly data entry on the funder’s portals is completed by deadline dates as assigned.
- Work closely with Opportunity Youth to coordinate social services referrals and generate ideas to help clients achieve their education and employment goals.
- Attend training and staff meetings, as required.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field is required.
- 3+ years of years relevant experience in workforce development, recruiting, and human resources preferred with opportunity youth.
- Sensitivity towards, and ability to, work with diverse individuals including, but not limited to, immigrants, young adults, single parents, English language learners, and others to low-income, high-barrier-to-employment populations.
- Demonstrated experience working in a goal-driven environment to achieve monthly targets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills required, ability to effectively conduct meetings, training, and groups preferred.
- Experienced working with MS Office, primarily Excel, Word, and PP, knowledgeable in Google applications, primarily in Sheets, Docs, and Slides. Proficient in Computer navigation as well as PDF.
- Experienced working with DYCD-Workforce contract and databases PTS, YEPS, and Salesforce preferred.
- Experience working in the Healthcare, Construction, or IT Industries.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel to internship sites in multiple boroughs and attend job fairs and other recruitment events.
- Schedule: Monday-Friday In person with occasional evening or weekend for special events
- Location: Jamaica, Queens
- Salary: $50,000-$55,000
Email resume to Nohely Rodriguez, Director of Workforce for Opportunity Youth Programs
[email protected]
Benefits of working as a Youth Job Developer in Jamaica, NY:
● Opportunity to Make a Difference
● Opportunities to grow
● Leading Industry Pay
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