Job Developer

Job Developer

The Job Developer is responsible for the rapid expansion of employer partners to ensure that employment opportunities are continuously available for refugee clients. This is accomplished by following a job development strategy : prospecting for job leads, meeting with employers to determine and negotiate specific job needs, selling refugee clients as solutions to employer needs, and following up with employers and clients to ensure satisfaction of all involved. Building and maintaining relationships with employers is key to the success of this position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Researches and identifies new industries and employers that may offer employment opportunities for refugees.
• Initiates a prescribed number of new employer appointments.
• Establishes working relationships with multiple employers to encourage employment of refugees and employer support of refugees.
• Maintains constant contact with employers by utilizing methods such as site visits, telephone calls, newsletters, email, and hosting special events for employers.
• Assess refugee skills for particular jobs based upon employer needs and completes job application.
• Coordinate all job placements with LFSRM's team.
• Negotiates with employers to ensure specific refugee's skill sets align with employer needs.
• Document all employer contacts in LFSRM's and State of Colorado databases.
• Conducts ongoing post-placement follow up with employers to ensure successful employment outcomes and employer satisfaction.
• Obtain verifications of employment for clients.
• Attend monthly refugee network Employment Consortium meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education And / Or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; two to four years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.