Job Development Specialist in Youngstown, Ohio at Flying High Inc

Description: Are you passionate about our community and helping individuals reach their potential?Do you want to end your workday knowing that you made a difference in someone's life?At FlyingHIGH, Inc., our team is dedicated to "working together, to make lives better" for the people we serve and is seeking an extraordinary candidate to fill the full-time role of our Integrated Workforce Job Development Specialist!

In addition to leaving the workday knowing you made a difference; you will be provided with:

80 hours of paid vacation time40 hours of paid sick leave14 paid holidays401K with matchMedical benefitsDental, vision and supplemental life

The Job Development Specialist will support the employer and consumer needs in job searching and placement activities. In collaboration with client case managers or job seekers, will complete career assessments and assist job seeker in obtaining meaningful employment with external employers.

As the Job Development Specialist, you will:

• Provide job development opportunities for consumers by developing relationships with employers within the community and actively engaging employer contacts in order to provide skilled and qualified employees.
• Will provide job development, job seeking skills training, coaching and job placement to consumers in order to prepare qualified candidates;
• Will develop and communicate employer pathways to share with case management team in order to provide prepared and qualified candidates;
• In collaboration with the team, will design and implement a career plan that will lead to successful placement with employers;
• Will collaborate with community employers to host spotlight events to assist in the recruitment of qualified candidates for their open positions;
• In collaboration with employers, will provide qualified candidates in accordance with employers job specifications;
• Will maintain communication with employers and candidates to provide support and ensure employer satisfaction.

It is the policy of FlyingHIGH, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 125.111 and all applicable federal regulations and guidelines. Employment discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status or veteran status, protected genetic information, sex, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, or political affiliation or any other protected status is illegal. Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Business or related field, or demonstrated work experience in the Workforce Development field.
• Valid Ohio Driver's license.
• Clean driving record and proof of auto insurance.
• Post employment civilian background check and substance abuse testing are required.