Career TEAM is looking to hire a Job Developer to work with employers and clients of the New York Pathways for Access to Careers and Employment Workforce Development Program (PACE). The approach of the PACE Program emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for clients needing education and or training support.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience performing job development or job placement activities
- Experience in job placement in either private or public agencies within the last four years
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employer representatives and Job Seekers
Responsibilities
- Perform all business service functions as required to meet performance goals as assigned by the Business Services Manager
- Develop and maintain innovative programming that achieves the highest standards in employment for PACE clients
- Identify and develop job opportunities for a diverse population of PACE clients
- Determine education and skill requirements and employer expectations of job-ready clients
- Interview job-ready clients referred by the Career Team Case Manager for job placement to determine skills, abilities, and job goals
- Match job-ready clients with job openings and refer them to employing organizations for an interview
- Utilize internet/social media resources to identify job trends, active sectors, and candidate employers
Other
- Associate degree preferred, or equivalent experience demonstrating proficiency in job responsibilities
- A demonstrated ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse client base, with the ability to be culturally sensitive
- Ability to provide excellent client service to at-risk populations and local employer partners
- Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
