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Goodwill Industries of San Diego County · 2 months ago

Employment Services Job Developer I (Customized Programs)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County is a mission-integrated organization focused on providing job readiness training and employment opportunities. The Employment Services Job Developer I role involves assisting program participants in job search and retention, while managing administrative tasks to support their employment journey.

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Responsibilities

Provides job development to companies and organizations resulting Employment Services participants obtaining long term competitive employment

Recruits participants for Customized Programs as designated by the CP/BD Manager. Responsible for prescreening, intake, program orientation, job search and job retention related counseling, all aspects of case management (including thorough and accurate database use to record participant efforts), placement documentation, and addressing participant and employer needs (where allowable) after placement to ensure retention

Must meet intake, placement, and retention goals (3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 1 year or more) as set by the CP/BD Manager

Sets up interviews, and/or accompanies participants (as needed) to job interviews. Ensures participants are referred to and utilize wrap around services to overcome any barriers to employment

Maintains strong client relationships to ensure completion of job seeker assignments, timely submission of paystubs, and post placement communication

Attends internal and external program related educational job development meetings. Develops and maintains strong relationships with community agencies/organizations and potential employers that enhance the ability of program participants to get jobs, and makes presentations to explain and promote Employment Services programs

Monitors participant activity to ensure quality learning, and completion of program and work assignments, and quality outcomes. Ensures client files are complete according to both program and CARF requirements

Acts as a role model and mentor to program participants by exhibiting professionalism at all times in regards to respectful communication (oral and written) and interactions, job search and retention counseling, keeping scheduled appointments, following through with any agreements with participants, and holding clients accountable to program participation requirements

Promotes and demonstrates cooperation and teamwork. Assists and shares knowledge and information with other employees as needed or directed by the CP/BD Manager. Works to implement strategies developed by the CP/BD Manager in order to meet department goals

Performs other duties as required while maintaining performance measures as directed by the CS/BD Manager