Coalition for Responsible Community Development · 5 months ago
Job Developer
LATTC WorkSource Center
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expCoalition for Responsible Community Development is focused on creating career pathway opportunities for job seekers. The Job Developer will engage with regional businesses to develop employment opportunities, implement employer engagement strategies, and support job seekers with training and placement services.
CommunitiesEducationNon ProfitReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive, sector-based, business and employer engagement plan to identify, project and track high-growth industry sectors and career pathway employment opportunities in the region
Implement intentional and strategic employer engagement efforts to identify and meet the workforce needs of local employers and businesses in key high-growth industry sectors
Develop and secure exclusive and innovative training-to-employment and direct hire agreements with local employers and businesses
Develop and maintain a diverse pipeline of meaningful, living-wage employment opportunities for job seekers within CRCD’s ecosystem
Conduct regular research and produce actionable briefs and/or presentations for CRCD’s Workforce Development Department regarding regional high-growth sectors, training to employment pipelines and industry trends
Educate employers and businesses on and negotiate agreements for 'on-the-job' training agreements and other tax beneficial employment programs
Implement industry standard employer engagement strategies, such as employer and business round tables, sector based advisory groups, sector-based hiring fairs and individualized engagements
Develop new and innovative employer and business engagement strategies, including employer participation incentives and corporate engagement opportunities
Provide jobseekers with career planning job-readiness (soft skills) training; placement support into high growth industries; employment retention and follow-up services one-year after exit; and final case closure
Track and organize weekly to quarterly job-readiness training, placement, retention, and follow-up services case notes and outcomes progress on CalJOBS/Salesforce platforms, including within internal tracking sheets
Implement various placement strategies on a weekly basis with jobseekers such as direct placements, on-the-job training (OJT), job fairs, targeted local hire, pre-screening and matching with employer referrals, etc
Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with employers in various high growth industries such as construction, transportation, hospitality, logistics, etc. and coordinate placement of qualified candidates to meet their workforce needs
Maintain files for all business services provided (e.g. employer files) such as business needs assessment forms, participant and BusinessSource Center referrals, etc. within specific data systems, including but not limited to internal databases, spreadsheets, Salesforce and CalJOBs
Gather, organize, and post job leads, recruitment events, hiring employers, job fairs, etc. on a consistent basis via hard copy and virtual/social media platforms for both CRCD’s internal ecosystem and external partners and stakeholders
Complete weekly/monthly/quarterly reports to provide organizational leadership with ongoing placement progress and success
Understand and follow the Integrated Service Delivery model, and collaborate with direct service staff to ensure coordinated services and the smooth transition of participants from skills development and training to employment services through follow-up
Be flexible with work schedules at times when employer placement/development activities requires which can include evening and weekend work
Co-locate at partner or CRCD locations as needed
Maintain professional boundaries and a positive work environment with all participants, staff, partners, supporters, and collaborators
Handle all participant concerns, complaints, feedback, and recommendations promptly and with professionalism; with the support of the staff team as needed
Participate in all WDD staff planning, including the 5-Year Strategic Plan
Uphold CRCD’s mission & professionally represent the agency at assigned events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field; or minimum four years of related experience without formal education
At least 2 – 4 years' experience in providing job development, staffing or business services in non/for profit organizations
Experience, comfort, and desire to work with various vulnerable populations such as re-entry, homeless, foster, veterans, disabled, low-income, etc
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet key performance indicators and deadlines
Reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision, has a strong work ethic, and can set and maintain personal boundaries
Demonstrated knowledge of participant community resources & services
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and car insurance as required by law
Proven experience in providing job development, staffing or business services in non/for profit organizations
Working knowledge of MS Office
Working knowledge in data tracking systems and tools
Strong organizational skills to manage large caseload, data, and reporting duties
Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills
Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
Preferred
BS/BA in Business Administration or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus
Benefits
14 Paid Holidays
On-Demand training memberships to bolster professional development
Dental/Vision/ 85% employer-paid & 40% dependent paid Medical Insurance
401k eligibility from day one & up to 3% matching after one year
529 Educational Savings Plan from Principle
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short & Long Term Disability
Accident & Hospital Indemnity
Whole life insurance with cash benefits
Identity Theft Protection and Legal Services
Discount pet insurance through ASPCA
Generous work/life balance
Company
Coalition for Responsible Community Development
The Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) is a place-based nonprofit community development corporation in South Los Angeles.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Noemi Soto
Co-founder and Youth Development Director
Angela LoBue
COO
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