Job Developer- Youth Re-entry Program

Title: Job Developer- Youth Re-entry Program
Reports to: Program Manager, Youth Re-entry Program
Employment Type: Full-time, Mode of Work: In-person (no remote work)
Work Location: Miami-Dade County, with travel to Broward and Palm Beach County
Salary Range: $45,000-$50,000 (non-negotiable)

Benefits

Gang Alternative, Inc. offers a competitive Total Rewards Package, in addition to your base salary:

Health Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
Medical Gap Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
Dental Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
Vision Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
Life and AD&D – 100% paid for employee only
Supplemental Insurance – Aflac
403(b) Retirement plan (with employer match)
Employee Assistance Program
11-12 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off, including Birthday and Personal Day
Professional development opportunities
Opportunities for career growth
Non-profit IRS Taxable Benefits

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 developing relationships with service providers.
Ability to travel throughout the tri-county area on a regular basis. (Note: mileage is reimbursable)
Willingness to work flexible schedules as deemed necessary.
Ability to build and maintain relationships and partnerships.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse, at-risk youth, including but not limited to justice-involved youth, the unemployed, and underemployed.
Knowledge of methods for job development, local labor market trends and employment opportunities.
Knowledge of the tri-county employment sector landscape is an asset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Performing the duties of this position requires the ability to walk, sit, stand, reach, talk, hear and lift presentation materials, including equipment.
Must have access to a licensed, insured personal vehicle at all times during work hours for reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for the use of personal vehicles as part of work-related travel.

Position Summary

Gang Alternative, Inc.’s Project ReWIND is a pre-and post-release program that employs comprehensive and collaborative strategies to address the challenges posed by youth reentry and recidivism reduction. The Job Developer maintains responsibility for supporting participants in developing personal employment goals, improving employability skills and creating and executing career plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct outreach and recruitment of youth in juvenile detention centers and correctional facilities.
Assist in conducting participant intakes and eligibility
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 coordinating and attending job fair.
Assist participants in assessing their job skills for position
Facilitate employability skills training including one-on-one and group sessions in job seeking, application procedures, resume writing, interview preparation and job retention.
Work with participants in preparing job search portfolio
Provides job search/career information workshops and presentation
Schedule interview
Work with participants to improve job performance and gain necessary job skills or reviews other employment option
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.
Build and maintain key relationships within participants.
Abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling client information.
Serves as an Ambassador of Gang Alternative, Inc.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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.