JOB DEVELOPER at SGA YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES NFP

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mentorship, Advocacy, Recruitment, Employer Engagement, Employability Skills, Individualized Service Plan, Community Resources, Home Visits, Data Reporting, Youth Support, Job Placement, Collaboration, Transportation, Technical Skills, Career Pathways, Safety Compliance

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description Description Provides mentorship and advocacy services to youth ages 16 – 24 with a consistent caseload of 60 youth. Works with each youth to develop an Individualized Service Plan to address areas for improvement and connect to employment and/or educational opportunities. Major Duties and Responsibilities: · Assists with recruiting and retaining 100 youth into employability skills training, subsidized placement, and long-term employment. · Works with Coordinator to develop and implement an employer engagement strategy to develop subsidized and unsubsidized work experiences for youth between the ages of 16 and 24. General range of youth to be placed is 100. · Subsidized work experiences include short term placement where youth gain technical skills in specific industry and SGA offers payment directly to youth. Documentation is required from each placement that includes agreement, job description, and safety checklist. · Unsubsidized placement includes both part- and full-time employment. Employment Verifications must be collected by employer/youth. · Develops employer engagement in high demand industries and career pathways. · Utilizes Illinois WorkNet Information and Target Occupational Profiles to target employer relationships and potential openings. · Markets, recruits and maintains relationships with employers that will expose youth to long-term career and education opportunities. · Works with Academic Specialist/Mentor and youth to develop an Individualized Service Plan to address areas for improvement; assists with employment placements for specific career goals. · Works with SGA leadership to develop and implement hiring events and job fairs for youth. · Works with other youth advocates, justice system representatives, etc. to help support youth remain in compliance of all mandates. · Co-facilitates employability skills training for all youth that will lead to gainful employment. · Works in collaboration within the targeted communities to cultivate relationships with local community resources. · Reaches out and re-engage youth that have inconsistent attendance, work with families to bring resources to the home, and connect with programs. · Conducts Home Visits. · Transporting students in vehicle to and from program related activities may be required. · Implements other services requested by SGA. · Develops relationships in the community and Chicago for worksite placement for youth, enrichment opportunities. · Conducts required reports and data material to SGA such as the Employability and Life Skills Assessment. · Other duties as assigned. Requirements EDUCATION · Associate's degree in social work, criminal justice, or related field, preferred. EXPERIENCE Experience working with teens and young adults preferred. Experience working in neighborhoods in Chicago and Berwyn. Experience working with individuals dealing with factors that put them at risk of becoming victims of aggressive behavior. Evening and weekend availability required. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Ability to work varying hours Monday - Friday, Schedule may include some evenings and weekends. Must have a vehicle with a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required for work-related travel PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time. Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Must be able to transport oneself to and from home visits. Occasionally ascends/descends stairs. Constantly moves to assist during program activities. At times, it may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various needs. Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions. FULL-TIME BENEFITS ELIGIBLE Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time. An Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The Job Developer provides mentorship and advocacy services to youth aged 16-24, developing Individualized Service Plans and connecting them to employment and educational opportunities. They also assist in recruiting youth for training programs and engage with employers to create work experiences.