St. Francis House · 1 week ago
Job Developer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$24.61/hr - $27.07/hrSt. Francis House is a human services organization focused on workforce development. The Job Developer is responsible for developing employment pipelines for program participants by connecting with employers and advocating for job seekers.
Health CareMedicalPublic SafetySocialWomen's
Responsibilities
Acts as a liaison to the MassHire system to increase employment and training opportunities for participant job seekers
As MassHire liaison, identifies and refers any clients who are eligible for the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act training programs (WIOA), Career Technical Initiative training programs (CTI), and any other career training programming that provides funded training opportunities
Engages with hiring managers, HR departments and?MassHire through in person, community outreach and engagements, to market departmental services and increase employment opportunities for participant job seekers in both the Income Maximization and MAP programs
Keeps staff and participants up to date about job and industry opportunities in a user-friendly manner; track and monitor effectiveness of job leads and troubleshoot any barriers of clients connecting to these opportunities
Creates and maintains a data bank of information for WFD staff on local employers?inclined to offer job opportunities to job seekers who have limited or interrupted work experience and are able to offer career development opportunities where appropriate
Facilitates access to career fairs, recruitment fairs and MassHire workshops both virtually and in person
Serves as a department liaison to Workforce Development Training Programs, tracks and monitors effectiveness of connecting our clients to these programs and troubleshoot any barriers of clients connecting to these opportunities
Through assisting clients to increase income, support participants’ ability to exit homelessness and achieve stabilization of housing goals
Engages with corporations and volunteers to support MAP students and Employment Services participants by providing mock interviews, resume reviews, career information sessions, etc
Keeps accurate records of work with participants in all required databases, including but not limited to referrals made, services provided, progress toward goals, and contract-specific details
Adheres to agency code of conduct.?
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in English
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Proven ability to initiate and maintain employer relationships, engage stakeholders, and develop professional and trusting relationships
Knowledge of essential job search skills and career pathways planning processes
Bachelor's Degree in human services, business management or related field
Experience providing employment, career counseling, job training, job development and/or other workforce development related services
Preferred
Basic understanding of MassHire Career Center system and services
Experience with providing direct service to vulnerable populations in a human service setting
Lived experience of homelessness and/or recovery
Company
St. Francis House
St. Francis House is a social welfare agency that provides medical and women development to workforce development services.
Founded in 1984
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Karen LaFrazia
President and CEO
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