Job Developer - Employment Specialist

Are you passionate about helping people find meaningful work? Do you have strong sales skills? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Fedcap, Inc. is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team in Bronx, NY as a full-time Job Developer-Employment Specialist.

In addition to fulfilling human services work and a supportive nonprofit environment, we offer a competitive wage of $50,000-52,000/yr and great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a flexible spending account, short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance program, and a future mom's program.

FEDCAP, INC.: WHO WE ARE

Launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018, Fedcap, Inc. offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment to become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational or employer-based training, job placement, and post-placement support. We provide a broad range of services to thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being.

We are committed to making sustainable, high-outcome, and life-changing differences for the individuals and families we serve. Our services are only as effective as the quality of the people who make up our team. To achieve our mission, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY AS A JOB DEVELOPER - EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

As a Job Developer - Employment Specialist at our human services nonprofit, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to connect our HERO Dads program participants with awesome job opportunities in the community. Using your super smooth sales skills, you woo businesses that are hiring to secure placements that match our criteria.

To keep the job flow going, you form strong bonds with local businesses by schmoozing with them regularly. And you don't just stop there - you also get to know our participants, learning all about their skills and roadblocks to employment, so that you can sell them like the stars they are!

You take notes like a pro, keeping track of your calls and field visits in weekly reports. But that's not all - you also utilize Salesforce to record case notes for each participant. Working with your team and using your sales skills, you come up with creative recruitment strategies, like job fairs and on-site employer visits. Plus, you also host some cyber info sessions for internet job search companies that use automated methods. Tech-savvy much?

You lend a hand to our retention specialists, making sure that all employment data is correct and up-to-date. Best of all, you feel like a superhero as you watch your work with our human services nonprofit make a positive difference in our participants' lives!

WOULD YOU BE A GREAT JOB DEVELOPER - EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST??

To be successful in this role at our human services nonprofit, you will need excellent communication and sales skills.

The knowledge and skills required for this position are:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, education, or a related field
• 1+ year of job development or placement experience in either the public or private sector
• Experience developing jobs for individuals with disabilities and requiring special accommodations

ARE YOU READY FOR AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY?

If you think this Job Developer - Employment Specialist role at our human services nonprofit will suit your needs, great! Applying is a piece of cake. You can finish the entire application in less than three minutes. Good luck - we're excited to meet you!

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