Job Developer 4835

BronxWorkshelps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors we feed shelter teach and support our neighbors to build a stronger all aspects of our work we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60 locations we provide programs in a variety of service areas including workforce development children youth familiesseniorsand homeless prevention.

Access to Benefits: Join a community-driven team supporting individuals and families in accessing public benefits resources and information. As a team memberyoullhelp guide clients through essential services that improve economic stability and well-being. Your work will make a meaningful impact across programs focused on health housing social services and more. Be part of a team creating real change in the Bronx community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with PACT/RAD development program to connect residents with employment opportunities.
• Work as part of a team to help residents of a PACT/RAD-converted housing development secure long-term sustainable employment.
• Work with connecting residents with employment and training opportunities created through the Section 3 federal program which mandates that economic opportunities generated by HUD-assisted projects go to low- and very low-income residents.
• Build andmaintainrelationships with employer partners including construction companies property management firms service providers and other stakeholders involved in the PACT/RAD development and community.
• Serve as the primary contact for employers interested in partnering with the program for recruitment and hiring.
• Provide supportive services to help residentsmaintainemployment and advance their careers
• Ensuretimelyandaccuratedocumentation in compliance with all reporting requirements.
• Ensureprogram meetscontractual goals and reporting requirements.
• Activelyparticipateinprogramand with the team including funder property management Resident association etc.
• Coordinate with external workforce development agencies training partners and community stakeholders to expand opportunities for residents.
• Collaborate with the property management team toidentifyand addressresidentneeds.
• Maintainaccurateandtimelyrecords of all client interactions job placements and employment outcomes.
• Track and report on program performance metrics and Section 3 hiring goals ifrequired.
• Submit regular reports to program management funders and government agencies asrequired.
• Perform all other duties and tasks assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in human services social work business ora relatedfield. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 2 years of experience in job development workforce development or employment counseling preferably with underserved or special populations.
• Experience working with populations facing barriers to employment (e.g. formerly incarcerated individuals unhoused individualsopportunityyouth etc.) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the Section 3 program and the local workforce development isa plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellentrelationship-buildingand negotiation skills.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite and client management software.
• Ability to work independently manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Bilingual ability (e.g.Spanish-English) isa plus
• Proficiencywith database systems (e.g. Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A proactive results-oriented attitude with a high degree of empathy and discretion.
• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language isrequired.
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory
• Must be able to work some evenings or weekends to attend community events.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand walk or sit forlong periodsof time orclimb five flights of stairs ifrequiredto conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travelinthe boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability totravel fora minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather including inclement weather ifrequiredto conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to recruitment hiring compensation training and employee development placement promotion demotion upgrading downgrading transfer layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religioncreed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition military and veteran status gender identity or expression genetic information status as a victim of domestic violence or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact .