Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Summary/Objective Under the supervision of the Shelter Manager, the Job Developer builds and maintains positive long-term relationships with industry representatives, community agencies, community colleges, and other training providers for the purpose of helping shelter residents obtain and maintain employment.

Essential Functions

Conduct assessments with shelter residents to understand their strengths, needs, interests, aptitudes, and capabilities as it pertains to employment

Assist clients to create and revise resumes as well as complete employment applications

Maintain ongoing communication with shelter residents during while assisting with obtaining employment

Knowledge of current labor market as well as experience using job search tools and resources

Create and facilitate interactive job readiness workshops for shelter residents

Develop, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with local employers

Develop and manage a database of employers and/or industry representatives and maintain regular communication through appropriate channels

Coordinate services with shelter residents, community agencies and training providers to include hiring fairs, supportive services activities.

Plan and facilitate employment/career fairs that give shelter residents opportunities to meet with prospective employers

Participate in community events, job fairs, and networking opportunities to secure leads and resources

Create and manage case notes and data in a timely manner in the Homeless

Management Information System (HMIS)

Education, Experience and Knowledge Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience working with at-risk populations or community outreach. Other skills/qualifications include:

Strong knowledge of workforce development programs, services, and techniques

Understanding of career and technical education, employment, and transitional issues

Experience creating talent pipelines or talent acquisition

Highly developed interpersonal communication skills, including taking initiative, negotiating, and building rapport

Ability to work collaboratively in a small team, as well as independently

Strong written communication skills, including the preparation of letters, emails, website content, data reports, etc. using clear, concise, and grammatically correct language

Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to de-escalate combative clients

Experience with providing client assessment services

Ability to work with diverse populations

Able to maintain high levels of confidentiality, credibility, and professionalism

Proven experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, internet, internet email accounts, data entry, and computerized tutorials

Valid state of Maryland Drivers’ License and own transportation required

AAP/EEO Statement

Community Assistance Network is an equal opportunity employer.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.