• The Youth Job Developer provides direct program support in developing work-based training opportunities, utilizing innovative apprenticeship opportunities and credentialed on-the-job trainings. 
• Due to the dynamics of working with job seekers needing additional skills training, this position necessitates a close connection with Business Services, Career Advisors and Quality Assurance to facilitate optimal training placements, monitor training progress, and report accurate outcomes within a team focused environment.

• This position requires an individual with in-depth knowledge of the program participants in order to identify and partner effectively with employers receptive to providing training-based job opportunities. 

   

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Implement recruiting processes and initiatives to identify and connect job seekers requiring skills development with employers providing work-based trainings 
• Establish working relationships with local employers; interact with personnel and/or manager responsible for the hiring and training of new staff
• Solicit job training opportunities from businesses and support employers with detailed training plans  
• Coordinate with Business Services team to connect with an employer pool specifically targeted to provide work-based trainings to include paid work experiences, credentialed on-the-job trainings, pre-apprenticeships and registered apprenticeships
• Utilize skills assessment tools to measure participants' skill gaps and target skills training needs
• Partner with in-house recruiters and career advisement teams in utilizing real-time labor market information from employers and facilitate job matching to support positive outcomes
• Contribute to the preparation and execution of accurate contractual agreements and obtaining required signatures within designated time frames
• Follow up with employee and employer after initial training start to track ongoing progress throughout training timeline
• Oversee job seeker's work-based training to provide career counseling, job coaching, and career mentoring that ensures sustained work experience
• Advocate that each successful work experience employee transition to full unsubsidized employment
• Document all participant contacts and activities in Commonwealth system of record
• Coordinate with Employer Services and Quality Assurance mangers in monitoring timely submission of electronic employer training cost invoicing and payroll record documentation of training hours and costs as required or deemed necessary
• Maintain organized database of work based training participants' activities, and keep detailed records of all contacts
• Ensure performance targets, outcomes and goals are met as required by contract
• Share information with appropriate staff and/or funding agencies

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Ability to prioritize tasks and document all aspects of services provided
• Demonstrated communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and experience working with employers desired
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation
• Clean driving record required