Job Developer I

Program Manager

About the role

The Job Developer I will initiate and maintain ongoing contacts with a variety of business and industry representatives and job placement/job training agencies to promote the POW program for the prospective job placement of TANF participants.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with non-profit agencies for work experience and community service placement for TANF participants to maintain KWP compliance.
• Interacts with local businesses to identify job placement and career advancement opportunities for TANF Participants.
• Interacts with non-profit agencies to identify opportunities for WEP and COM placement sites in order for TANF participants to maintain KWP compliance.
• Makes cold calls and outreach visits to market the POW program to potential employers and non-profit agencies.
• Captures and maintains an ongoing list of job openings and WEP and COM placement sites and provides to the WFD Team when requested or needed.
• Schedules employers to participate in program activities such as job fairs and mock interviews.
• Maintains awareness of labor market trends, high demand and high growth occupations, and job availability.
• Arranges tours of businesses, develops job shadowing experiences, on-the-job training and wage subsidy opportunities for participants.
• Schedules and conducts employer and non-profit agency evaluations to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provides reports and data to leadership as requested.
• Affirmation of participation and employment outcomes are met per Goodwill Kentucky and DCBS expectations and requirements.
• Communicates with and serves as a liaison between the TANF customer and employer/ non-profit agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma is required.
• Must have a minimum 2 yrs. experience in job developing and connecting with employers.
• Previous experience working with TANF customers or individuals with disadvantages is a plus.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all levels along with following the Code of Ethics.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain good working relations with businesses, non-profits, participants, and co-workers.
• Must have proficient computer skills such as Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Must have proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Must follow all safety procedures and correct safety issues, if possible.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must have valid driver’s license and insurance.