BronxWorks ยท 1 month ago
Job Developer / Job Readiness Coach - 4849
Bronx, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $60K/yr
2+ years expBronxWorks is an organization dedicated to improving the economic and social well-being of individuals and families. The Job Developer / Job Readiness Coach will manage job portfolios for youth, deliver job readiness workshops, and facilitate connections between participants and employers, while ensuring compliance with program requirements.
Non Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage and create a diverse portfolio of jobs for participants of Summer Youth Employment Program and Work, Learn and Grow
Follow-through with worksites on the completion of appropriate documentation to maintain compliance with DYCD Contracts
Travel to worksites within the five boroughs for recruitment and to assess environment for compliance
Facilitate in-person and virtual meetings with worksite partners for the purpose of recruitment, orientation of DYCD to review compliance and program expectations
Develop relationships with community groups and organizations, school personnel, and linkage partners, making referrals when necessary
Demonstrate clear interpersonal skills in designing and implementing a strategy to identify, recruit worksites that are career focused for a diverse population of youth
Monitor and contribute to SYEP activities including recruitment, registration and collection of documentation, payroll and program implementation
Organize and orchestrate events to match participants with worksites
Work with Program Director to seek out and design comprehensive learning experiences to meet mandates of the program for youth ages 14-24
Serve as the primary contact for employers interested in partnering with the program for recruitment and hiring
Track participant progress at worksites to identify successes and job placement opportunities
Perform all other duties and tasks assigned
Deliver a high quality comprehensive, interactive Job Readiness curriculum workshops tailored to the needs of the specialized populations
Provide Instructional teaching skills such as resume and cover letter writing, Job search and interviewing techniques, workplace culture and etiquette, computer literacy and other digital skills/on-line platforms; life skills to increase self-sufficiency
Conduct intake interviews with youth to understand their interests and skills and assist in matching them with appropriate job placements
Program marketing
Promote the program to potential employers to increase job availability and secure a diverse range of work sites
Assess participant goals and needs for self-sufficiency
Provide individualized counseling and support
Assist with Job Placement and other essential services
Foster an inclusive and engaging classroom environment
Identify, recruit, and maintain a portfolio of summer job opportunities for youth with local businesses and organizations
Develop and facilitate job readiness workshops, career exploration activities to help youth prepare for the workforce
Establish and manage relationships with schools, community groups, and other partners to create a strong network for referrals and opportunities
Actively participate in all aspects of programming with the team, including department, organization and funder meetings and events
Support hiring process for SYEP participants at internal and external sites
Collaborate with the DYCD employer engagement team to manage worksite requests from city and government agencies
Coordinate with external workforce development agencies, training partners, and community stakeholders to expand opportunities for program participants
Have established partnership resources (i.e. workforce 1 career centers, Strive)
Communicate regularly with other instructors, job developers, and relevant staff
Liaise between students and staff to address needs
Enter, import and update review worksite applications and documentation for DYCD approval
Provide supervision to temporary staff, Site Monitors and Activity Specialists, in ensuring compliance with site assessments, documents collection and data entry in the yepsonline web database
Ensure all program-related documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner to meet funder requirements and contractual obligations
Complete evaluations for temporary staff at the end of programming
Submit reports to program management, funders, and government agencies, as required
Track program performance, collect data on outcomes, and prepare reports for program leadership and funders
Work with participants and employers to address any workplace issues that arise, and document progress and resolutions
Provide on-site/off-site administrative support as needed
Track and record student attendance and progress accurately
Complete required program documentation
Report participant progress and any issues to program staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, business, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
2+ years of related experience in job development, workforce development, or career coaching/counseling, teaching, working with diverse/underserved populations highly desirable (i.e. youth, immigrants, etc.)
A proactive, results-oriented attitude with a high degree of empathy and discretion
Strong communication (verbal and written), cultural sensitivity, and ability to build rapport with a diverse group of individuals is essential
Knowledge of labor market conditions and labor laws
Keen understanding of employment trends and career development
Must be reliable, organized, flexible, meet deadlines, and able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to work some evenings or weekends to attend community events
Proficiency with database systems (e.g., YEPSonline, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory
Preferred
Excellent negotiation skills is a plus
Multi-lingual Proficiency (e.g., Spanish/French) is a plus
Company
BronxWorks
BronxWorks is a nonprofit livelihood service organization and settlement house based in the Bronx, New York City.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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