Job Developer

**Lao Family Community Development, Inc. (LFCD)** is a community development non-profit agency established in the City of Richmond in Contra Costa County in 1980. Today Lao Family has expanded its operations and service footprint to two additional counties including Alameda and Sacramento. LFCD’s headquarter office is in Oakland, CA. It delivers programs and services from 7 locations in 35 languages. The agency provides both community development real estate facilities and a diverse array of workforce, education, and human service that directly support predominantly low-income US born high barrier families and individuals, refugees, immigrants, transitional age youth, seniors and other special populations such as individuals with disabilities. **Job Summary:** LFCD is seeking a dedicated and qualified individual as a Job Developer to serve Alameda County’s non-English or Limited English Proficiency CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, RCA (Refugee Cash Assistance), GA (General Assistance), CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) recipients, and other low-income individuals in obtaining both subsidized and unsubsidized employment. The ideal candidate will work closely with local employers, training providers, external organizations, and internal LFCD departments to promote career development and self-sufficiency for program participants through intensive case management, adhering to the program requirements. The role requires the implementation of program activities and strategies focused on the long-term career advancement of each participant. Additionally, it involves understanding the hiring and business development needs of each employer, adhering to the policy and compliance requirements of the Alameda County Social Services Agency, and navigating the various factors that influence an individual’s ability to thrive and advance in the workplace. This position reports to the Program Supervisor and will be stationed at our Oakland Headquarters. **Roles and Responsibilities:** - Develop and maintain strong relationships with local employers across diverse industries to secure job opportunities that offer competitive wages and benefits for program participants. - Conduct orientations for employers to explain program goals, benefits, and target participant profiles while providing ongoing support to businesses in fulfilling their needs and ensuring successful job placements and retentions. - Actively engage with new and existing businesses in the private and public sectors, building trust and expanding employer networks in the local community. - Organize and coordinate monthly job fairs to connect employers with job seekers, expanding opportunities for participants. - Collaborate closely with employers to match candidates according to their interests and skills, ensuring alignment with job requirements for better placement. - Lead and conduct program orientation sessions, intake assessment, and job readiness workshops, and provide one-on-one and small group counseling to guide participants through job readiness workshops and career development activities. - Develop Welfare-to-Work (WTW2) Plans and Individual Employment Plans (IEPs) for each participant, identifying career goals, job interests, and strategies for success. - Provide job coaching, interview preparation, resume and cover letter building, and application support. - Offer intensive case management, including referrals to training programs and other resources that support skill development and long-term career growth. - Ensure timely and accurate tracking of participants’ progress, including case notes, timesheets, job placements, pay stubs, and post-placement support. - Provide job retention services, including career advancement guidance and long-term job coaching, ensuring continued success in the workplace. - Collaborate effectively with VESL instructors, the employment teams, and consortium partners to recommend and refer potential c…