Job Developer (Jobs Plus)

Job Overview

Division/Department:Employment
Employment Type:RegularFull-Time
Pay:55 - 65K Full Benefits Package
Work Schedule: 35 hours per week Monday Wednesday ThursdayFriday10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Tuesday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Location:Fully onsite Lower East Side

Organizational Overview

Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity to enrich lives and promote social and economic mobility for residents of the Lower East Side and communities throughout New York City. With a 130-year history of innovation and impact Henry Streetoperatesmore than 50 programs across social services health care and the arts making it one of New York Citys largest and most respected nonprofit organizations.

Program Overview

Jobs Plus is a key initiative within Henry Street Settlements Education and Employment Services a $10M division dedicated to fostering self-sufficiency by providing a continuum of services from early childhood education to adult workforce programs. Jobs Plus is a place-based workforce development program designed to support NYCHA residents in securing sustainable career opportunities while connecting them to financial and community resources. Our teamremainsengaged with participants beyond employment placement ensuring long-term career success and stability.

Job Summary

The Employment Specialistis responsible forconnecting Jobs Plus members to quality part-time and full-time employment opportunities aligned with their skills interests and career goals. This roleleadsemployer outreach job development and placement activities whilemaintainingstrong relationships with hiring partners across multiple industries. By conducting labor market research coordinating hiring events and providingtimelyjob referrals the Employment Specialist plays a critical role in increasing member employment outcomes strengthening employer pipelines and advancing the overall success of the Jobs Plus program.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in human services Business Administration Workforce Development Sociology Communications ora relatedfield (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in workforce development employer engagement job placement or related employment services roles.

• Excellent communication documentation and organizational skills.

• Solution-oriented collaborative and proactive in addressing member and employer needs.

• Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding performance metrics in employment placement or business development.

• Highly motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Proficient in:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)

• Google Workspace (Docs Sheets Slides Drive)

• Internet research and job boards

• Database management systems and electronic case management platforms

• Virtual communication tools (Zoom Teams)

• Flexible schedule with willingness to support occasional evening or weekend events.
• Comfortable providing services both in person and virtually.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure part-time and full-time employment opportunities for Jobs Plus members that meet or exceed the approved minimum wage.

• Provide at least 10 new members per week with interview referrals and job placement opportunities aligned with their skills and career interests.

• Partner with the Employment Coordinator to conduct assessmentsidentifystrengths and transferable skills and develop employment goals that support strong job matches.

• Maintain and strengthen employer relationships through follow-up calls onsite visits and feedback collection and share key trends with program leadership.

• Manage a caseload of approximately 45 members per quarter deliveringtimelyreferrals and ensuring alignment with members career pathways with a target of at least 30 placements per quarter through direct referrals.

• Host monthly employment spotlights or hiring events at the Jobs Plus siteleveragingemployer partnerships to meet member needs.

• Collaborate with Workforce1 Career Center staff and other workforce partners to coordinate job fairs hiring events and training opportunities.

• Conduct regular employer outreach including bi-weekly field visits and participation in career fairs across the five boroughs to expand partnerships and support recruitment pipelines.

• Leverage employer relationships tomaintainongoing hiring pipelines for Jobs Plus members.

• Conduct a minimum of five daily employer outreach efforts including cold calls andmonitoringlocal hiring trends toidentifyopportunities aligned with member goals.

• Perform ongoing labor market research to provide members with current insights on industry trends and in-demand skills.

• Prepare andsubmitweekly reports summarizing employer outreach field visits job referrals and placement outcomes to the Assistant Director.
• Maintainaccurateandtimelydocumentation of employer contacts member referrals and employment outcomes in all required tracking systems.

Essential Physical Job Functions

• Move office furniture and equipment including tables and chairs for indoor and outdoor events.

• Assistwith setup and breakdown of event spaces to support program operations and member activities.

Required Experience:

IC