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Turning Point of Central California, Inc. · 1 month ago

Job Developer I

Fresno, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20.11/hr - $26.46/hr

2+ years exp

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is dedicated to transforming lives through various services including mental health and housing programs. The Job Developer I will assist residents with employment development and services, collaborating with employers and providing training on job readiness and skills.

Health CareMental HealthNon Profit

Responsibilities

Actively collaborate with employers and vocational/educational programs in the Fresno area to create job opportunities for residents

Refer residents to appropriate employers, training and educational facilities, community agencies and other appropriate organizations

Provide individual and group training on job readiness, résumé preparation, interviewing skills, job searching, transitional skills, and other job/education related topics

Assess residents for education and employment readiness

Determine employment, training and Career Technical Education (CTE) needs

Develop individual employment plans (IEP) with residents

Assist residents with analyzing/evaluating employment opportunities, personal abilities/aptitudes, and provide information on occupational opportunities

Discuss job requirements, training, rehabilitation resources, and assist with formulating plans to achieve employment goals

Mentor residents in disclosing appropriate information regarding past convictions, and/or probation/parole status to potential employers

Document services to meet all program, county, and state requirements, noting significant intervention and progress toward job attainment within the Automated Reentry Management System (ARMS) or other electronic database as assigned

Assist residents with obtaining necessary documents to legally gain employment in the state of California (e.g., California ID, Social Security Card, etc.)

Advise residents of the benefits of completing the criminal record expungement process

Provide information, or a referral, on how to expunge a criminal record, and obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation

Provide the Program Director and/or Assistant Program Director with timely reports and updates including any key communications between community partners, vendors, residents

Communicate any unusual occurrences that may be relevant to program operations or the health and safety of residents/employees

Exercise sound judgement when providing resident services, priorities safety and respond quickly in an emergency or pressured situations to provide assistance and/or attempt to deescalate the situation

Will think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies

Will drive on Agency business

Physical presence at the program is required

Qualification

Job developmentEmployment readiness assessmentIndividual employment plansAutomated Reentry Management SystemOffice 365Emergency responseCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

Possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or a related field: or a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Job Developer or similar position

Ability to learn and operate within the electronic Automated Reentry Management System (ARMS)

Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws. Agency insurer authorization is required

Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, and TB test