Job Developer at Saint Francis House Inc

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

27.07

Posted On

09 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employer Relationship Management, Career Counseling, Job Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Management, Community Outreach, WIOA Knowledge, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Skills, Customer Service, Career Pathway Planning, Data Tracking

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay range: $24.61 per hour - $27.07 per hour Schedule: Full time, Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Off-site work at least 50% of the time. Homelessness is a public health, social and racial justice issue! Since 1984, St. Francis House has committed itself to healing the wounds of those impacted by an inequitable society and breaking down the barriers, including systemic racism that prevent all people from living lives of dignity. St. Francis House is the State’s largest provider of day services supporting people who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness. Located in the heart of downtown Boston, we compassionately welcome nearly 500+ adults through our doors every day who are seeking a safe and dignified refuge and opportunities to rebuild their lives. Our holistic approach allows us to deepen our impact by offering integrated programing that helps our guests achieve stability in the areas of housing, income, and behavioral health. Joining our team would provide you a dynamic opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of providers dedicated to solving this public health crisis. We offer an extensive Benefits package! Up to 90% of individual insurance premiums paid for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care health insurance & Altus dental insurance, 4 weeks of vacation and 13 holidays recognized per year, employer – paid life & disability insurance, a vested 403b retirement with 5% match, and much more! Job Summary The Job Developer fulfills the Workforce Development departmental strategy to develop pipelines for competitive jobs and careers for program participants by connecting to employers, advocating for job seekers and developing good working relationships directly with Hiring Managers, Workforce Development Training Programs and MassHire Career Centers. The Job Developer provides leads to employment and training opportunities for Workforce Development, Employment Coaches, and Job Readiness Instructors. Essential duties / responsibilities Acts as a liaison to the MassHire system to increase employment and training opportunities for participant job seekers. As MassHire liaison, identifies and refers any clients who are eligible for the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act training programs (WIOA), Career Technical Initiative training programs (CTI), and any other career training programming that provides funded training opportunities. Engages with hiring managers, HR departments and MassHire through in person, community outreach and engagements, to market departmental services and increase employment opportunities for participant job seekers in both the Income Maximization and MAP programs. Keeps staff and participants up to date about job and industry opportunities in a user-friendly manner; track and monitor effectiveness of job leads and troubleshoot any barriers of clients connecting to these opportunities. Creates and maintains a data bank of information for WFD staff on local employers inclined to offer job opportunities to job seekers who have limited or interrupted work experience and are able to offer career development opportunities where appropriate. Facilitates access to career fairs, recruitment fairs and MassHire workshops both virtually and in person. Serves as a department liaison to Workforce Development Training Programs, tracks and monitors effectiveness of connecting our clients to these programs and troubleshoot any barriers of clients connecting to these opportunities. Through assisting clients to increase income, support participants’ ability to exit homelessness and achieve stabilization of housing goals. Engages with corporations and volunteers to support MAP students and Employment Services participants by providing mock interviews, resume reviews, career information sessions, etc. Keeps accurate records of work with participants in all required databases, including but not limited to referrals made, services provided, progress toward goals, and contract-specific details. Adheres to agency code of conduct. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Proficiency in English. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Proven ability to initiate and maintain employer relationships, engage stakeholders, and develop professional and trusting relationships. Knowledge of essential job search skills and career pathways planning processes. Education & Experiences Bachelor’s Degree in human services, business management or related field required. Experience providing employment, career counseling, job training, job development and/or other workforce development related services required. Basic understanding of MassHire Career Center system and services preferred. Experience with providing direct service to vulnerable populations in a human service setting preferred. Lived experience of homelessness and/or recovery a plus. Work Environment & Activity: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. If you are ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of others, please complete our application process. SFH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices and to fostering a workplace where all employees are respected, supported, and able to grow. In support of our mission, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including those with lived experience of homelessness or recovery and those who have faced barriers to employment. We value the range of experiences and perspectives that strengthen our work in the community. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties. This job description is subject to change and does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Responsibilities

The Job Developer creates employment pipelines by building relationships with hiring managers and MassHire Career Centers to secure jobs for program participants. They act as a liaison to training programs and provide leads to employment coaches to help clients achieve housing stability.