Job Developer

at  Safer Foundation

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Job Developer (JD) is responsible for development of employer relationships that result in career path placements for Safer clients engaged in programming and services under the Safer’s Workforce Development Department. This position will work specifically with justice-impacted and reentry individuals, many of which are experiencing a host of other needs including medical, behavioral health, housing, and other needs, while also seeking employment. The Job Developer will be a part of a multi-disciplinary workforce team that work together to address the holistic needs of individuals seeking employment and supportive services from Safer Foundation. The JD will report to the Director of Workforce Development. The JD will also work cross-functionally with all programmatic teams and other key personnel at Safer Foundation.

PERFORMANCE RESULTS DESCRIPTION:

The Position is properly performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are executed by following the Safer values:
Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity and Evidence Based Innovation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Passion for social justice.
• Ability to work with high-risk populations with complex needs.
• Excellent sales and communication skills.
• Client-centered ideology.
• Cultural competency (cultural and linguistic) as it relates to cultures and trauma experienced by formerly incarcerated individuals and as it relates to predominantly underserved minority communities.
• Strong display of professionalism at all times.
• Strong ethical principles and display of personal and professional boundaries.
• Self-motivated, resourceful and outcome-driven.
• Adaptable and teachable; displays a willingness to learn and further develop skills
• Emotional Self-Awareness; Possesses knowledge of personal strengths, weakness, and triggers and the ability to self-regulate emotions.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to pay attention to detail, prioritize, and multitask.
• Previous experience working with justice-involved individuals is desired
• Ability to work remotely and succeed through virtual technology.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• 5 years developing relationships with employers or performing similar functions preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desired