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Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc.
Job Description
Position Title:
Youth Skills Trainer
Department:
New Jersey Program & Services
Reports To (Title):
Coordinator of Bridges
Cost Center:
Dept. 598
Position Type:
Entry-Level (3 yrs experience or less)
Part-Time
General Purpose:
Develop opportunities for youth in the Bridges program. Schedule interviews and follow up with employers to make placements. Build and maintain employer relationships and contacts by visiting employers in the community. Maintain documentation of services rendered and obtain employment verifications. Ensure employer satisfaction with program/placement services and candidates. Plan attendance with youth to job fairs and hiring events in person & virtual. Liaison with local business community. Become familiar with labor laws, demand occupations and ADA.
Essential Functions:
In first 90 days on the job:
Develop employment leads, schedule interviews for each youth who is referred for competitive employment.
Ensure employment secured is meaningful and of at least 25 hours per week at minimum wage
Develop at least 2 work experience sites per county for youth to learn work related skills and employer expectations.
Contact employers and determine job openings for youth based on the employment goals provided by the Case Manager.
Meet with employers, complete employer profile and task analysis paperwork at company site and submit to Coordinator upon completion of the employer site visit for job development.
Educate employers about disability issues, ADA issues, tax credits and job modifications.
Communicate job description/job responsibilities effectively to the youth.
Assist youth with understanding each company’s application process, and investigating transportation options to and from the employer job site.
Educate consumers about how working may impact other benefits that they currently receive. Connect consumers to Benefit Counseling Services as needed.
Work with Bridges Team to develop a Mentoring program.
Meet individual and team program goals.
Track # of service hours provided to each youth; submit employment activity reports on time (within 5 business days to request job coaching supports when needed.
Complete all job development logs on a weekly basis.
Completes all employment logs and case notes in a timely manner as per the case note and paperwork compliance procedure. All case notes for the week need to be completed on Fridays by COB and forwarded to the Coordinator of Bridges Services along with the weekly report.
Enter consumer information into Foothold Awards system.
Attend all rehab and staff meetings as required.
(Other duties and assignments as may be assigned at the sole discretion of the employer)
Qualifications:
BA preferred but will accept 2 years relevant work experience.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and ongoing access to transportation to travel to employers in counties throughout Northern New Jersey.
Skills Required:
Intermediate Word, Excel and Outlook preferred
Excellent communication and written skills
Must be able to prioritize and multi-task
Navigate and negotiate through difficult situations
Ability to communicate with all levels of employees
Scope of Responsibility & Positions Supervised:
· This position does not supervise others. The Job Developer must work effectively as a partner with other job developers, job coaches and other rehab staff.
Special Working Conditions:
Job developer is expected to work in the community in addition to the main office. Conditions at employer locations may vary.
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