Job Developer

The South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (SBWIB, Inc.) is seeking a highly motivated individual to function as a Program District Assistant-Job Developer for the Transitional Subsidized Employment (TSE) Program.

Program District Assistants-Job Developers are usually co-located at one of the 28 America Job Centers of California (AJCC) subcontracted with the SBWIB, Inc., to implement the program, and will be required to assist with placements into unsubsidized employment for all Centers within a specific Region.This position will be assigned to primarily serve the Antelope Valley area.

The Program District Assistant (PDA) - Job Developer must work closely with various AJCCs, to find jobs for CalWORKS participants completing their Paid Work Experience/On-The-Job training assignments under the TSE Program. The PDA-Job Developer must understand the function and goal of the TSE program. Ideal candidate should be able to motivate TSE program participants to achieve their professional goals through employment, as well as market the program to employers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the GAIN Unit Manager (or designee), the Program District Assistant – Job Developer’s duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collect data from employers related to job orders, including job requirements and skills;
• Work closely with AJCCs to ensure participants who are in the last 3 months of their assignment, and/or who have completed their assignment, are targeted for job development;
• Initiate and maintain ongoing personal contacts with a variety of business and industry representatives and job placement/training agencies to promote program for participant placement;
• Make cold calls to potential employers and collaborate with AJCC's on recruitments and conduct job readiness workshops as needed;
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, including developing and maintaining a portfolio of employers for unsubsidized placements (upon completion of the TSE participants' assignments);
• Interview participants to assess interest/qualifications for unsubsidized placement and successfully match job skills with applicant qualifications;
• Arrange interviews for participants who have successfully completed the program and place participants into unsubsidized jobs and meet placement goals within timeframe provided;
• Tracks participant activity and progress data;
• Instructs participants in job seeking, application procedures, resume writing, interview preparation and job retention skills and attitudes;
• Other duties as assigned. Other related duties as assigned.
• Communicate the benefits and employment support services provided by the program to employers, including addressing employer's special needs;
• Prepare and submit reports as directed by Manager;
• Stay informed on how/where to search for job leads; keep current with trends and maintain updated labor market information obtained through research;
• Keep updated regarding job fairs and internet resources and participate in outreach and recruitment activities by attending job fairs;
• Participate in routine AJCC meetings, LA County GAIN Region Staff meetings, LA County GAIN Program Division TSE meetings and SBWIB, Inc. GAIN Unit meetings as directed;

Requirements

• Must have experience working with or the ability to learn Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and virtual meeting platforms such as ZOOM, Teams, etc.
• Must be able to follow all safety protocols enforced by the Company and as listed under the below working conditions
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Social Science, Communications, or a related field;
• Must have great verbal and written-communication skills;
• Must have great organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in an efficient and timely manner and be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
• Must be able to successfully pass background and reference clearances
• Must be enthusiastic, creative, and capable of effectively functioning in a professional work setting with various levels of staff, Boards or Partners, in group settings, and independently with little to no supervision.
• At least two (2) years ** of experience in the delivery of social service programs, job training and development, leadership and/or marketing
• Reliable transportation with valid California Driver’s License and insurance are required.
• Must possess the ability to think quickly, strategically and execute new ideas in fast-paced environment;
• Must have outstanding people skills and be able to work collaboratively and positively with others of diverse backgrounds, opinions and needs;
• Must possess the ability to excel at details, work well under pressure and have great problem solving skills;

** or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the below duties (experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis). **