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Job Developer

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Queens, NYFull-time$25.49–26.45/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$25.49–26.45/hr
Location
Queens, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Fedcap is hiring a Job Developer. The Job Developer is responsible for identifying, developing, and maintaining relationships with employers to create unsubsidized employment opportunities for clients. This role involves conducting cold calls, securing placements, and establishing partnerships with businesses. The developer will also meet with participants to understand their skills and barriers to employment, and design recruitment strategies.

Key focus areas include Conduct a minimum of 25 cold calls each day to identify businesses that are currently hiring, Secure a minimum of 14 unsubsidized placements, including part-time and/or full-time employment, and Conduct a minimum of 2-3 field visits on a bi-weekly basis to establish and enhance partnerships.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Social Work/Related Field, 1+ Years Job Development/Placement Experience, and Experience Developing Jobs For Individuals With Disabilities. Important skills include Cold Calling, Employer Relationship Management, Job Bank Management, Identifying Employment Barriers, Presenting Candidates To Employers, and Weekly Reporting. Preferred (not required): Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, and Job Development For Individuals With Disabilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cold CallingEmployer Relationship ManagementJob Bank ManagementIdentifying Employment BarriersPresenting Candidates to EmployersWeekly ReportingRecruitment Strategy DesignJob Fair OrganizationOn-Site Employer VisitsCyber Info SessionsSEAMSFedcapCARESAnnouncing Job LeadsSalesMarketingPublic RelationsJob Development for Individuals With Disabilities

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Related Field1 Year Job Development and/or Placement ExperienceEquivalent Combination of Related Education and Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Position Summary:

The Job Developer is responsible for identifying, developing, and maintaining relationships with employers to create unsubsidized employment opportunities for clients

What You'll Do

  • Conduct a minimum of 25 cold calls each day to identify businesses that are currently hiring, in addition to follow-up calls to employers and VRS participants.

  • Secure a minimum of 14 unsubsidized placements, including but not limited to part-time and/or full-time employment of a minimum of 20 weekly hours, making no less than the approved minimum wage.

  • Conduct a minimum of 2-3 field visits on a bi-weekly basis to establish and enhance partnerships with businesses to create job opportunities for WeCARE participants.

  • Possess a comprehensive job bank, and/or the ability to leverage relationships to meet the needs of participants.

  • Meet and understand the skills of VRS participants to identify barriers to employment, as well as how to best present them to employers.

  • Produce weekly reports of cold calls and field visits, and conduct daily follow-up with employers to identify strengths, areas of improvement, and next steps.

  • Design and create recruitment strategies, job fairs, on-site employer visits, and cyber info sessions for internet job search companies that operate and screen through automated methods.

  • Enter case notes into SEAMS, HRA’s record management system, as well as FedcapCARES for VRS participant services.

  • Announce job leads weekly in workshops and work closely with Work Readiness Facilitators on follow-ups with consumer-referred interviews.

  • Assist the retention unit to ensure all employment data is accurate and verified.

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.

  • Minimum of one (1) year of job development and/or placement experience in either the public or private sector.

  • Sales experience with marketing and/or public relations experience preferred.

  • Experience developing jobs for individuals with disabilities requiring special accommodations. Or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation

  • $25.49-$26.45 per hour/$53k-55k annually

  • Benefits

  • Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

  • Paid time off (Vacation, Sick Floating)

  • Retirement plan 403(b)

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Life/Accident insurance

  • Long-term Disability Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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