Job Developer, Workforce Development Department
Company: Gang Alternative
Location: Miami
Posted on: September 16, 2023
Job Description:
Job Developer, Workforce Development Department Title: Job
Developer, Workforce Development Department
Reports to: Senior Program Manager
Employment Type: Full-time, Mode of Work: In-person (no remote
work)
Work Location: Miami-Dade County
Salary Range: $43,000 - $45,000 annually (non-negotiable) Position
SummaryEmployment Services and Job Placement are key components of
Gang Alternative, Inc.'s Workforce Development Department. The Job
Developer maintains responsibility for supporting participants in
developing personal employment goals, improving employability
skills and creating and executing career plans. The expected
outcomes are consistent with increasing employability skills via
improved workplace preparedness, attainment of industry-recognized
credentials for in-demand occupations in Miami-Dade County, as well
as reduced criminogenic risks through mentorship and navigational
case management.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting outreach and in executing recruitment
processes consistent with the program goals and objectives.
- Assist in conducting participant intakes, eligibility
verification, and documentation according to funder and Gang
Alternative, Inc.'s guidelines.
- Administer multiple evidence-based assessments.
- Utilize assessment results to inform the development of the
participants' career plan which will take the form of the
Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and which will include
employability skills, interests, and identified career
pathways.
- Provide guidance and monitor individual participant employment
and career development activities as outlined in the IDPs in order
to track progress of their progress toward attainment of identified
employment goals.
- Deliver employability skills training and provide career
guidance and mentorship to participants as needed.
- Participate in outreach and recruitment activities by assisting
in event coordination and attending job fairs.
- Assist participants in assessing their job skills for
positions.
- Instruct in job seeking, application procedures, resume
writing, interview preparation, and job retention.
- Work with participants in preparing job search portfolios.
- Provides job search/career information workshops and
presentations.
- Arranges for interviews.
- Work with participants to improve job performance and gain
necessary job skills or reviews other employment options.
- Accurately track, input data, and maintain comprehensive case
files (physical and electronic) for participants.
- Conduct frequent one-on-one participant and group
sessions.
- Support the coordination and facilitation of the Employer and
Industry Advisory Committee.
- Prepares forms and reports related to work readiness activities
and prepare other reports, as required, for submission to funder
and other partners via Program Manager.
- Build and maintain key relationships with participants.
- Abide by all HIPPA rules and regulations. Maintain strict
confidentiality when handling client information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Serves as an Ambassador of Gang Alternative, Inc.
- Implement employability skills training with performance
excellence and contract compliance.Qualifications and Competencies
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration or related
degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in delivering employability
training.
- Demonstrated experience in workforce development, recruiting,
business development, marketing or any combination of training and
experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties as
described.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse, at-risk youth,
including but not limited to justice-involved youth, the
unemployed, and underemployed.
- Strong leadership, organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Self-reliant, good problem solver, and results-oriented.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic
and social groups.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships and partnerships;
maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and maturity in handling
sensitive information, participant interaction, and community
relations.
- Knowledge of methods for job development, local labor market
trends, and employment opportunities.
- Knowledge of the Miami-Dade County employment sector
landscape.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to take a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Ability to work with and engage individuals of diverse
backgrounds.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Must possess proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite
and the ability to successfully navigate through the Internet,
Excel, PowerPoint, and other applicable software.
- Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and
concisely.
- Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials,
agencies, organizations, and the public.
- This position will require occasional independent travel
between headquarters and training and meeting venues. Must maintain
valid Driver's License and insurance coverage on personal vehicle
at all times during employment.Note:
- This position may require independent travel between
workstation and other sites. Consequently, the incumbent must
maintain valid Driver's License and insurance coverage on personal
vehicle at all times during employment.
- Performing the duties of this position requires the ability to
walk, sit, stand, reach, talk, hear and lift presentation
materials, including equipment.Gang Alternative, Inc. is an Equal
Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance
with federal and state law.Gang Alternative, Inc. is a Drug-Free
Workplace.Compensation and BenefitsGang Alternative, Inc. will
offer a competitive compensation package including base salary,
health, 403b and vacation benefits.
- Health Insurance (partially funded by employer)
- Medical Gap Insurance (fully funded by employer)
- Dental Insurance (partially funded by employer)
- Vision Insurance (fully funded by employer)
- Life and AD&D (fully funded by employer)
- Supplemental Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement plan (with employer match)
- Family Medical Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off, including Birthday and Personal Day
- Opportunities for career growthTo apply for this career fill
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