Job Developer Community Outreach at Chicanos Por La Causa – Albuquerque, New Mexico

OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY

The role of the Job Developer/Community Outreach involves focuses on helping individuals secure employment and housing. This role involves assessment, case management, job search assistance, employer outreach, and ongoing support to ensure stability.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

SPECIALIZATIONS

Assessment and Needs Identification:

• Evaluating clients' skills, experience, and barriers to employment and housing

Case Management:

• Developing individualized plans, including job search strategies, financial literacy, and housing procurement

Job Search Assistance:

• Helping clients develop resumes, practice interviewing skills, and identify job opportunities

Employer Outreach:

• Building relationships with employers, presenting the value of hiring clients, and facilitating job placements
• While building opportunity for donations for the female residents and hosting job fairs

Ongoing Support:

• Providing mentoring, advocacy, and referral services to help clients maintain employment and housing

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintaining accurate records of client progress, employer interactions, and placement outcomes

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Working with other shelter staff, community agencies, and service providers to ensure a comprehensive support system

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establish and sustain collaborations between the private and public sectors to offer career prospects that

are congruent with the aspirations and interests of individuals

• Conduct simulated interviews with participants in relation to the placements being pursued
• Meet with female residents periodically to ascertain their professional aspirations and urgent requirements
• Organize and plan seminars on job search skills, including resume preparation, interviewing, and other relevant topics
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Empathy, compassion, and the ability to work with diverse individuals
• Knowledge of job search strategies, resume writing, interviewing techniques, and employment laws
• Familiarity with community resources, social service agencies, and housing programs
• Ability to navigate challenges, advocate for clients, and maintain professionalism under pressure
• Comfort with technology and the ability to learn new systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education /Background:

• A Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field, or a combination of education and experience in social work or a related field
• Experience with homeless or vulnerable populations, knowledge of community resources
• Strong communication skills are crucial