Under the supervision of the Shelter Manager, the Job Developer builds and maintains positive long-term relationships with industry representatives, community agencies, community colleges, and other training providers for the purpose of helping shelter residents obtain and maintain employment at Community Assistance Network
Requirements
- Proven experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, internet, internet email accounts, data entry, and computerized tutorials
- Knowledge of current labor market as well as experience using job search tools and resources
- Strong knowledge of workforce development programs, services, and techniques
- Understanding of career and technical education, employment, and transitional issues
- Experience creating talent pipelines or talent acquisition
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality, credibility, and professionalism
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments with shelter residents to understand their strengths, needs, interests, aptitudes, and capabilities as it pertains to employment
- Assist clients to create and revise resumes as well as complete employment applications
- Maintain ongoing communication with shelter residents during while assisting with obtaining employment
- Create and facilitate interactive job readiness workshops for shelter residents
- Develop, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with local employers
- Develop and manage a database of employers and/or industry representatives and maintain regular communication through appropriate channels
- Create and manage case notes and data in a timely manner in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
Other
- Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Experience working with at-risk populations or community outreach
- Valid state of Maryland Drivers’ License and own transportation required
- Highly developed interpersonal communication skills, including taking initiative, negotiating, and building rapport
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small team, as well as independently
