Subsidized Employment Program (SEP) - Job Developer

Program and Location

VOA-NCNN, a Certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting for a full-time Job Developer for our Subsidized Employment Program located in Mather, California.

Objectives/Activities

• Engage with local employers to develop and maintain ongoing mutually beneficial relationships that promote the hiring of SEP participants, while meeting the business needs of the employer.
• Establish and cultivate relationships with local businesses within targeted industry sectors and community organizations appropriate to SEP program participants.
• Develop mutually beneficial partnerships and secure subsidized employment opportunities for SEP program participants.
• Attend local networking events within the community; local chamber of commerce events, business alliances, merchant associations, local community events, etc.
• Host hiring and networking events, employer spotlights, job fairs, and other employer engagement opportunities.
• Provide all documentation required by funding source and Volunteers of America.
• Work with SEP DHA Liaison in matching client to appropriate business for interview and possible placement.
• Create system to support the growth and industry needs of open positions in the region.
• Work intently with the small business community to market and create job pipeline for SEP participants.
• Collect W-9, contract, job descriptions, wages, business license of local businesses.
• Validate business has been operational for at least two years and has 3 employees.
• Attend DHA quarterly meetings.
• Attend daily orientation and connect with job prospects post-orientation.
• Work with community-based organizations, schools and community partners to establish relationships with potential clients and business partners.
• Meet monthly placement goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by program supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for client placement to achieve established objectives of the department.
• Continually learn and enhance technical skills to include Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Continually improve interpersonal skills.
• Attend staff meetings and assigned training and complete required certifications, i.e. CPR, First Aid, etc.
• Attend all trainings and collaborative meetings necessary for development of employment resources.
• Attend job developer trainings, seminars and community for job development growth.
• Create new and creative ways to meet the needs of participants and small businesses in the region with marketing, networking.
• Maintain an above average working knowledge of fire, safety, and health standards to assure safe work environment for clients and all personnel.
• Must have a clean driving record and able to use your own vehicle for work.
• Support DHA liaison and VOA retention team to ensure successful placement with business and client.
• Deliver reimbursement checks and follow up with job leads and retention support.
• Create, Develop and Implement Strategic Partnership with Business Community and Small business affiliates.
• Work with local chambers of commerce, networking groups, SBA, WIC, SETA to best understand needs, trends and processes to access businesses looking for employees.
• Strategically implement a process to market to the small business community and agencies in region.
• Work with community NGO’s to support their hiring needs and community partnerships.
• Create a business plan to collaborate with other VOA job developers to create employment pipeline for VOA Clients.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required, and associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with businesses as it relates to recruiting for employment and/or performing related marketing, plus a minimum of 2 years working with disadvantaged populations.
• The position requires strong working knowledge of employment referral sources and ability to establish relationships/new resources for employment.
• CPR and First Aid certification are required as well as a clear T.B. test annually.
• Valid California driver's license and ability to meet the organization’s insurance carrier guidelines are required.
• Must have the flexibility to work irregular hours.
• Must have the willingness to function as a team member with the ability to make skillful independent decisions.

Benefits

Full-time employees (working 30 or more hours a week) are eligible for a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance coverage.

Pay

USD $29.00 - USD $34.00 /Hr.