Job Developer for Opportunity Youth

The Opportunity Youth Programs at Commonpoint provide services to out-of-school and out-of-work youth, ages 16-24. Opportunity Youth Programs include GED classes, Vocational Training Classes, Internships, and Employment Assistance. We serve youth who have dropped out of high school, are pregnant or parenting, receiving foster care services, are engaged with the juvenile justice system, experiencing homelessness, had an IEP in high school, reside in high-poverty areas, or are unemployed.

The Job Developer for the Opportunity Youth- Advance & Earn contract is responsible for developing worksites to serve paid internship opportunities as well as securing job placement for participants in the program. In addition, the Job Developer will report to the Director of Workforce.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit and onboard internship sites based on participants’ interest.
• Collect participants’ timesheets during weekly internship site visits.
• Successfully place participants in internships with a high focus on construction and allied health fields, and comply with monthly retention targets.
• Complete trackers and reports, build client and employer databases, and ensure weekly data entry on funder’s portals are completed by assigned deadlines.
• Develop strong working relationships with participants in order to help them secure and maintain viable employment.
• Provide coaching and direct support to youth and adults with limited work history and educational attainment.
• Advocate for clients by collaborating with agency staff and building relationships with local businesses and community based organizations to develop job leads for participants.
• Work closely with Opportunity Youth to coordinate social services referrals and generate ideas to help clients achieve their education and employment goals.
• Participate in training and staff meetings, as required.
• Assist with tabling at local community events for recruitment purposes.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• High School Diploma or GED required. College degree preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in workforce development, recruiting, or human resources preferred.
• Experience working with opportunity youth or similar populations.
• Sensitivity towards, and ability to, work with diverse individuals including, but not limited to, immigrants, single parents, English language learners, low-income youth, and high-barrier-to-employment populations.
• Demonstrated experience working in a goal-driven environment to achieve monthly targets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills required, ability to effectively conduct workshops to groups preferred.
• Experienced working with MS Office, primarily Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; knowledgeable in Google applications, primarily in Sheets, Docs, and Slides; proficient in computer navigation as well as PDF.
• Experienced working with DYCD-Workforce contract and databases PTS, YEPS, and Salesforce preferred.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel to internship sites in multiple boroughs and attend job fairs and other recruitment events.

JOB DETAILS

• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Location: In person in Jamaica, Queens
• Salary: $50,000-$55,000

To Apply: Send resumes to Nohely Rodriguez at [email protected].