Subsidized Employment Program (SEP) - Job Developer

## Overview **WHO WE ARE:** We are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 600 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Founded locally in 1911, the Northern California & Northern Nevada affiliate of Volunteers of America (VOA-NCNN) is one of the largest providers of social services in the region, operating more than 40 programs including housing, employment services, substance abuse, and recovery services to families, individuals, veterans, seniors, and youth. In fact, VOA-NCNN provides shelter or housing to over 4,000 men, women, and children every night. **OUR MISSION:** To change individual lives, instill hope, increase self-worth and facilitate independence through quality housing, employment, and related supportive services. Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada inspires self-sufficiency, dignity, and hope by providing critical health and human services to thousands of vulnerable individuals and families across Northern California & Northern Nevada. **PROGRAM AND LOCATION:** VOA-NCNN, a Certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting for a full-time Job Developer for our Subsidized Employment Program located in Mather, California. Full-time employees (working 30 or more hours a week) are eligible for a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance coverage. ## Responsibilities **POSITION SUMMARY:** The Job Developer’s primary responsibility is to engage with local employers to develop and maintain ongoing mutually beneficial relationships that promote the hiring of SEP participants, while meeting the business needs of the employer. **OBJECTIVES/ACTIVITIES:** **A. Responsible for client placement to achieve established objectives of the department.** - Establish and cultivate relationships with local businesses within targeted industry sectors and community organizations appropriate to SEP program participants. - Develop mutually beneficial partnerships and secure subsidized employment opportunities for SEP program participants. - Attend local networking events within the community; local chamber of commerce events, business alliances, merchant associations, local community events, etc. - Host hiring and networking events, employer spotlights, job fairs, and other employer engagement opportunities. - Provide all documentation required by funding source and Volunteers of America. - Work with SEP DHA Liaison in matching client to appropriate business for interview and possible placement. - Update database of employers and client referrals. - Create system to support the growth and industry needs of open positions in the region. - Work intently with the small business community to market and create job pipeline for SEP participants. - Collect W-9, contract, job descriptions, wages, business license of local businesses. - Validate business has been operational for at least two years and has 3 employees. - Attend DHA quarterly meetings. - Attend daily orientation and connect with job prospects post-orientation. - Work with community-based organizations, schools and community partners to establish relationships with potential clients and business partners - Meet monthly placement goals. - Perform other related duties as assigned by program supervisor. **B.** **Responsible for self-development.** - Continually learn and enhance technical skills to include Microsoft Excel and Word. - Continually improve interpersonal skills. - Attend staff meetings and assigned training and complete required certifications, i.e. CPR, First Aid, etc. - Attend all trainings and collaborative meetings necessary for development of employment resources. - Attend job developer trainings, seminars and community for job development growth. - Expand and enlarge regional footprint in needs of SEP participants to businesses in thei…