Housing Works · 23 hours ago
Job Developer
Housing Works is a nonprofit organization focused on providing services for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS and other social issues. They are seeking a Job Developer to develop and maintain relationships with NYC employers while providing individualized career development support to program participants. The role involves creating career pathways, facilitating employer education, and conducting vocational counseling sessions.
CommunitiesNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Develop innovative internship and career pathways for clients enrolled in the program
Create an maintain career maps to assist clients with preparing and navigating the specified workforce sectors
Facilitate employer education presentations
Participate in community outreach and networking activities
Utilize Labor Market Index (LMI) reports to generate lists of NYC employers for strategic and targeted outreach efforts
Lead the business development component of the program and present to team members on labor market availability and current partnerships
Facilitate work readiness groups
Conduct individual vocational counseling sessions with clients enrolled in the program to address workforce development and work readiness skills building
Match clients with employers and internship partners that align with their training and career goals
Maintain accurate data entry and reporting in the designated account management data system
Document client services accurately and thoroughly in the designated case records systems
Ensure contract deliverables specific to this positions responsibilities are met
Prepare and submit timely and accurate program reports
Provide culturally competent services in accordance to Housing Works policies and practices
Promotes Housing Works core values consistently
Ability to work with clients with diverse clients with varying levels of service needs
Works collaboratively with other team members within the Justice Initiatives Department and cross-agency
Attend and participate staff meetings and trainings as scheduled
Responsiveness to emails, texts and phone calls
Adhere to remote work policies, procedures and protocols
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree preferred in social services, psychology, social work or other related field
Minimum 1 year experience working in business development or workforce
Experience placing individuals with legal backgrounds in employment or career opportunities
Strong written documentation and communication skills
Good problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously
Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, required
Ability to obtain and maintain DOC clearance
Experience utilizing EMR systems
Preferred
Preferably bi-lingual in Spanish
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent or proficient technical skills to perform tasks related to Microsoft Office, email and case management systems
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the team
Dependability and reliability to arrive and depart timely for scheduled shift
Ability to frequently travel within the boroughs via public transportation
Benefits
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget.
Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary.
Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year.
We offer employees an educational benefit.
This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.
Company
Housing Works
Housing Works is a healing community of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
2023-12-01Grant· $0.3M
Recent News
2025-09-20
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