Description:
Job Title: Job Developer
Department: Workforce Development
Reports to: Program Director
Job Type: Full Time, Salary, Non-Exempt
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Salary Range: $55,000-$58,000 annually

RINCON - BUILDING SPACES, RESTORING COMMUNITIES- WHO WE ARE:

What began as a small clinic established by young community leaders on the West Side of Chicago in 1972 has grown into one of the largest providers of high-quality and culturally competent services focusing on counseling and crisis intervention services, substance use prevention and treatment, violence prevention, education, case management, community and family services. We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote the quality of life by catalyzing to advocate, educate and empower individuals and their families.

POSITION DESCRIPTION – WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILS:

Developing and implementing effective coaching strategies to help participants overcome employment-related challenges to secure employment. Work with the Institute for Workforce Education and Outreach Worker to provide a quality workforce training program for participants.

AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY - WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Identifying clients’ strengths and advising them on how to use those strengths to secure employment or excel in their chosen career path.
• Assisting in selecting participants for Pre-apprenticeship Program
• Providing information on suitable career paths based on clients’ skills, qualifications, interests, and experience.
• Ensure the accurate and timely entry of data in our internal systems and Illinois Work Net, along with preparation of comprehensive data reports.
• Collect data on participants and outcomes for quarterly reporting.
• Track participant involvement in training hours to determine stipend due.
• Creates outreach strategies to recruit participants for the Chicago, Cicero, and Kankakee areas.
• Establish relationships with trade unions in Chicago, Cicero/Berwyn, and Kankakee areas for participant placement in apprenticeship opportunities after program completion.
• Conducting tests to assess clients’ skills and abilities and providing feedback on test results.
• Reviewing participants’ resumes and suggesting improvements as needed.
• Maintaining accurate records of Participants’ progress.
• Collaborating with employers and unions to identify possible job opportunities for participants
• Enroll participants in programs to learn how to use program-related tools, instruments, and equipment correctly.
• All other duties as assigned

THE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE THAT MATTERS MOST - WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Attention to Detail – Accurately collects and tracks participant data, training hours, and stipend information while maintaining precise records for reporting.
• Proactively develops outreach strategies, builds relationships with unions and employers, and identifies opportunities to enhance participant success.
• Clearly conveys career information, feedback, and guidance to participants, employers, and team members in both written and verbal forms.
• Maintains confidentiality, reliability, and integrity when working with sensitive participant information.
• Proficiency in collecting, tracking, and reporting participant outcomes for quarterly and funder reporting requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with trade unions and employers to secure apprenticeship and job opportunities.
• Commitment to advancing workforce development, equity, and opportunities for participants in pre-apprenticeship pathways.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS – WHAT IS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE ROLE:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, psychology, or related field is preferred. Or 4 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience working with unions or in construction trades is a plus.
• Proven experience working as a coach.
• Sound knowledge of different jobs and career paths.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent research, organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.