Job Developer - 21 hours per week

Location: Manhattan or Bronx-based
   
Duties:

Under the supervision of the Director provides job training and job placement for all clients.

   
Responsibilities:
  • Assist clients in locating stable employment.
  • Conduct labor market analyses to identify employment areas best suited for FUSE clients.
  • Act as a liaison with Palladia’s vocational/educational staff concerning employment opportunities.
  • Create a neighborhood labor market outreach employment strategy.
  • Develop relationships with employers.
  • Develop a Job Bank.
  • Schedule field time and follow-up with previously contacted employers.
  • Keep Case Managers abreast of clients’ level of participation in work related activities.
  • Provide feedback to participants on identified labor market opportunities.
  • Facilitate the appropriate referral based on assessment.
  • Participate in case conferences, team meetings, appropriate trainings.
  • Participate in central vocational meetings/events.
  • Work closely with and participate in Centralized Vocational Services department activities.
  • Submit monthly reports.
  • Perform other tasks as directed by the Director of HIV Services and Health Information.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in human services or related degree and at least three years experience working with homeless or at-risk populations. A minimum of two years of vocational counseling experience and/or two years of job development experience. Familiar with common computer applications. Experienced with the substance abuse population. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

   
Posted: April 4, 2008

Please call or fax resumes to the Human Resources Department.  Fax #: (212) 979-7231.

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