Job description

Application Closing Date: May 19, 2023
Job Category: Social Services
Primary Location: Los Angeles 90011
Department: Workforce Development Department (WDD)
Reports To: Business & Employment Manager
Direct Reports: None
Seniority Level: Associate
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full Time
Travel: Yes

ABOUT CRCD
CRCD’s mission is to better sustain, coordinate, and improve local planning, development, and community services that address the needs of low-income and working-class residents and small business in South LA. CRCD is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workforce that promotes equity in everything we do.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Job Developer: Best Start Region 2 will work with the Best Start Region 2 Regional Task Force (RTF), CRCD staff, and regional community partners, training providers and employers to support residents in Best Start Region 2 to obtain employment in fair wage jobs. Outreach and engagement efforts will focus on the 4 communities that comprise Best Start Region 2 (Broadway/Manchester, Compton, Watts/Willowbrook and West Athens) and target adult jobseekers with children 0-5 and other vulnerable populations (e.g. veterans, disabled, re-entry, homeless). The Job Developer will work with CRCD’s marketing team and the Best Start Region 2 RTF to execute a marketing and outreach plan for the” Employment and Fair Wages” initiative. The Job Developer will serve as the direct liaison to residents in Best Start Region 2 to connect to employment and will provide an individualized menu of employment opportunities, training, and support services to meet their employment goals. The Job Developer will also work with regional employers to cultivate opportunities for Best Start Region 2 residents and create opportunities for employment or on-the-job training opportunities through direct employer placements or events, such as job fairs. The Job Developer will work with the
Best Start Region 2 Regional Task Force to organize and execute 2 regional job fairs.

The Job Developer will track and document all services provided to clients and employers as well as progress towards all grant outcomes. They will also enter, organize, and maintain accurate data, reporting, and main files for all participants to successfully meet all grant outcomes. The Job Developer will coordinate and collaborate with all WDD staff, other departments within CRCD, and outside partners/employers to ensure effective and streamlined services and delivery. The Job Developer will also support the organization’s 5-year strategic plan and work closely with management to ensure alignment and consistent progress towards those goals.

• 60% of time will be providing employment-readiness development services to Best Start Region 2 residents, such outreach, individual assessment, skills development, placement in training, provision of supportive services and placement into employment
• 25% of time cultivating and maintaining employer partnerships leading to living wage jobs from direct placements, hiring events, etc. as well connecting with various employer networks
• 10% of time will be dedicated to engaging the Best Start Region 2 RTF and community-based partners to conduct outreach and recruitment for the Employment and Fair Wages initiative
• 10% of time will be dedicated to entering, organizing, and maintaining accurate data, reporting, and main files for all participants aligned and leading towards successful grant outcomes, including administrative and compliance responsibilities
• 5% of time will support management and the entire WDD team with assessment, planning, and improvement of the service delivery model and its execution

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute outreach and recruitment plan for Best Start Region 2 Employment and Fair Wages initiative.
• Utilize various outreach strategies to recruit and engage jobseekers in Best Start Region 2 with the Employment and Fair Wages initiative.
• Co-enroll eligible Best Start Region 2 job seekers into CRCD’s WorkSource Center.
• Provide Best Start Region 2 jobseekers with individualized career assessments and on-going employment-readiness training.
• Based on their individualized career assessment, provide Best Start Region 2 jobseekers with industry recognized credential training, on-the-job training, supportive services, and placement into employment in fair wage industries.
• Track all job-readiness services, training, placement, retention case notes and outcomes on all required internal and external platforms.
• Create/implement job-readiness services/workshops such as resume writing, mock interviews, computer literacy, etc. via in-person, virtual, and social media platforms on a weekly basis to meet the needs of the 21st century workforce
• Implement various employment placement strategies on a weekly basis with jobseekers such as direct placements, on-the-job training (OJT), job fairs, targeted local hire, pre-screening and matching with employer referrals, etc.
• Organize and execute 2 regional job fairs specifically for Best Start Region 2 residents.
• Outreach, engage, cultivate relationships among businesses & employers on an ongoing basis with a focus on high-growth industries such as construction, transportation, hospitality, clean energy, etc.
• Gather, organize, and post job leads, recruitment events, hiring employers, job fairs, etc. on a consistent basis via hard copy and virtual/social media platforms.
• Attend and engage Best Start Region 2 Regional Task Force meetings as needed.
• Participate in regional employer work groups, round tables, chambers of commerce, business corridors and other initiatives in targeted sectors.
• Help lead monthly/quarterly advisory council meetings with employers who serve as advisors for CRCD’s Workforce Development Department (WDD)
• Complete weekly/monthly/quarterly reports to provide the organizational leadership with ongoing grant progress and success.
• Complete, maintain, and self-audit all employer files, and employment services documentation, including daily/weekly tracking of job-readiness services, and progress towards outcomes.
• Understand and follow CRCD’s Integrated Service Delivery model and collaborate with CRCD staff and external partners to ensure coordinated services.
• Work with all other service delivery staff within WDD, management, other CRCD departments, and grant partners to provide quality services to participants and meet grant deliverables.
• Be available to attend community outreach and engagement events outside of traditional work schedules.
• Be able to work with and co-locate at partner facilities in Best Start Region 2 to provide direct services to residents.
• Maintain professional boundaries and a positive work environment with all participants, staff, partners, supporters, and collaborators.
• Handle all client concerns, complaints, feedback, and recommendations promptly and with professionalism.
• Participate in all CRCD staff events, planning events and retreats as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in related field; or minimum four years of related experience without formal education.
• At least 2 – 4 years’ experience in providing employment readiness or relevant community development services in underserved communities.
• Experience, comfort, and desire to work with various vulnerable populations such as re-entry, homeless, veterans, disabled, low-income, etc.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Ppt)
• Basic proficiency in data tracking systems and tools (e.g. MIS)
• Strong organizational skills to manage client services, employer engagement, data tracking, and reporting duties.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision, has a good work ethic, and can set and maintain personal boundaries.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources & services.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and car insurance as required by law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS

• Employer engagement and cultivation experience
• WorkSource Center service delivery experience highly desirable
• Dedicated experience in working with vulnerable populations highly desirable
• Bilingual in Spanish/English highly desirable
• Member of the target population a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On occasion walk or drive to different local sites throughout the day.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
• Combination of field and office environment.
• May necessitate working in busy and loud environments.
• May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise, and odor.
• Work regularly in a community that is exposed to gang activity, substance use, homelessness, and high unemployment rates.
• This is not a work-from-home position

RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES

• Encompass a “do whatever it takes approach” to serving our community
• Always maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality.
• Be proactive, creative, flexible in determining, evaluating & resolving issues.
• Organize &prioritize multiple activities to meet all external & internal deadlines.
• Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency.
• Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others.
• Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.
• Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication.
• Regular and prompt attendance in the office is required
• Work with limited to minimum supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor and or executive team.

BENEFITS

• CRCD offers 85% employee paid and 50% dependent paid medical
• 401K eligibility to participate from day one and up to 3% matching after one year
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
• Whole Life Insurance, College Funding Plans/529 Savings Plan from Principal
• Pet insurance, Legal/ID Theft
• Generous work/life balance
• 14 Paid Holidays

CRCD is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for employment. As such, all CRCD employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including new hires. All new hires must provide proof of vaccination on or before their start date; alternatively, new hires may request a medical or religious exemption on or before their start date. If a new hire requires a medical or religious exemption, CRCD will engage in the interactive process with the new hire; a new hire cannot begin working for CRCD until the medical or religious exemption application has been approved. Similarly, if a new hire is not yet vaccinated, CRCD will delay the start date until the new hire can provide proof of vaccination or approval of a medical or religious exemption application.

All candidates are subject to a criminal history check and meet CRCD’s criteria regarding criminal history and must pass background check conducted by LA County. CRCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the EEO/ADA Coordinator. EEO /ADA Coordinator contact: Stacey Cabling (213) 743-6193.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90007: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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