Job Developer

Rochester, NYJob$22–24.75/hrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$22–24.75/hr

Location

Rochester, NY

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Urban League of Rochester is hiring a Job Developer. The Urban League of Rochester seeks a Job Developer/Apprenticeship Coordinator to provide individualized counseling, recruit participants, develop employer relationships, facilitate work readiness training, organize advisory meetings, develop private‑sector job positions, assess skill levels, schedule interviews, conduct follow‑up, maintain records, complete progress reports, attend events, and perform other duties as assigned.

Key focus areas include Provide individualized academic and vocational counseling and guide participants in developing individualized career pathways, Recruit participants that have a strong interest in apprenticeship opportunities, and Provide pathways for direct placement into apprenticeship opportunities.

Important skills include Relate To A Diverse Population, Communicate With A Diverse Population, Work With A Diverse Population, Understand Issues Relating To Diverse Populations, Relate Well With Others, and Team Player. Preferred (not required): Individualized Academic And Vocational Counseling, Recruit Participants, Create And Develop Effective Relationships, and Facilitate Work Readiness Training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Relate to a Diverse PopulationCommunicate With a Diverse PopulationWork With a Diverse PopulationUnderstand Issues Relating to Diverse PopulationsRelate Well With OthersTeam PlayerPositive Can-Do AttitudeAssertiveCommunicate Effectively With TraineesCommunicate Effectively With Company PersonnelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordExcelCustomer Service OrientedTolerate Stressful Situations CalmlyHandle Stressful Situations ProfessionallyIndividualized Academic and Vocational CounselingRecruit ParticipantsCreate and Develop Effective RelationshipsFacilitate Work Readiness TrainingOrganize Employer Advisory Group MeetingsDevelop Job PositionsAssess Participants' Skill LevelsProvide CounselingSecure Accurate Job DescriptionsMatch Individuals' Skills and Qualifications to the JobSchedule Employment InterviewsConduct Follow-Up on PlacementsMaintain Necessary RecordsComplete ReportsKnowledge of Available Community Resources

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Education, Public Administration, or Related Social Science Field2+ Years Experience in a Related AreaAdministrative BackgroundEmployment Background

Full job description

Job Developer

Rochester, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=265+N.+Clinton+Ave.+Rochester+NY+USA+14605)

Description

Job Summary

The Urban League of Rochester seeks a Job Developer/Apprenticeship Coordinator for Workforce Development programs. Programs provide TASC preparation, classroom and hands-on construction training, personal development activities, and job placement assistance to disadvantaged out-of-school youth ages 18 to 24.4

Job Responsibilities

Provide individualized academic and vocational counseling and guide participants in developing individualized career pathways.
Recruit participants that have a strong interest in apprenticeship opportunities.
Provide pathways for direct placement into apprenticeship opportunities.
Create and develop effective relationships with employers and apprenticeship programs.
Facilitate work readiness training with participants.
Organize employer advisory group meetings.
Develop job positions in the private sector suited to applicants’ needs.
Assess participants’ skill levels and provide counseling to assist in realistic employment plans commensurate with skill levels and experience.
Secure accurate job descriptions for job openings and match individuals' skills and qualifications to the job.
Schedule employment interviews for participants.
Conduct follow-up on placements to determine participants' progress and job retention.
Provide follow-up counseling when requested by either employer or participant after job placement.
Maintain necessary records to ensure effective referral and placement.
Complete reports that track progress.
Attend Urban League of Rochester events and fundraising functions.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, education, public administration, or related social science field preferred.
At least two years of experience in a related area, including administrative and employment background, preferred. Ability to relate to, communicate with, and work with a diverse population and understand the issues relating to such population.
Ability to relate well with others, be a team player with a positive can-do attitude.
Needs to be assertive and communicate effectively with trainees and company personnel.
Competency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Must be customer service oriented.
Must be able to tolerate and handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
Knowledge of available community resources is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Urban League of Rochester is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, ability, age, or veteran status.

Salary Description

$22.00-$24.75

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