Job Developer

What You'll Do

As Job Developer for the OASAS-funded FORGE program, under the direction of the Project Director, you will be responsible for:

• Building and maintaining employer relationships, identifying job opportunities, generating job leads, supporting job placement activities, and helping job seekers prepare for, obtain, and retain stable employment.
• Identifying, establishing, and nurturing relationships with employers across multiple industries, coordinating recruitment events and job fairs; maintaining employer databases and job listings, and collaborating with career counselors, vocational staff, and community partners to develop comprehensive employment plans.

Responsibilities

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Employer Engagement & Business Development
• Job Development & Placement Services
• Community Outreach & Partnership Development
• Labor Market Research & Workforce Intelligence
• Data Management, Documentation & Reporting
• Program Operations & Other Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or coursework in human services or equivalent work experience.
• At least three (3) years of experience in job development, workforce development, employer services, recruitment, business services, human services, recovery, reentry, or related fields (required).
• Experience generating job leads and building employer relationships for individuals with barriers to employment strongly preferred.
• Experience working with government-funded workforce or recovery programs (preferred).
• Experience identifying job opportunities, verifying lead quality, and translating employer requirements into clear information for VRCs and program staff.
• Strong outreach, networking, communication, follow-up, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of local labor markets, job search tools, workforce development programs, job placement practices, and employer relations.
• Ability to support job matching while respecting participant choice, readiness, recovery goals, and confidentiality.
• Ability to use databases, spreadsheets, online platforms, social media, and case management systems to track job development activity.
• Demonstrated commitment to participant-centered, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive service delivery.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including people in recovery, employers, treatment and recovery providers, workforce partners, and public agencies.
• Strong documentation discipline and ability to maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records in case management, reporting, and shared tracking systems.
• Sound judgment, confidentiality, professionalism, and commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Pay

$66,300 Per year

Benefits

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Floating)
• Retailment plan 403(b)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life/Accident insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)