What are the responsibilities and job description for the REAS Job Developer position at JVS SoCal?
Description:
- The primary responsibility of this position is to seek out and market to employers and businesses to hire REAS participants. Will maintain the Resource rooms for the REAS office and sub offices by ensuring that job opportunities, postings, job fairs, and other events are readily available for the job seeker.
- Obtain job orders that are appropriate for the REAS population with a focus on participants with barriers including: lack of local work experience, limited English speakers or other barriers to employment. Will coach and assist participants in filling out applications, developing resumes, goal setting and making job matches.
- Update job boards and facilitate the use of the internet for job search and employers. Will host employer recruitments and collaborate on job fairs. Will be required to meet weekly and monthly deadlines and be able to interface professionally with participants, potential employers, and collaborating agencies.
- Supervise activity in the Resource room, lead weekly soft skills workshops to local senior refugee community members, acculturation workshops or other topics as needed.
- Carry a caseload of job ready clients identified by case managers as job ready. Other duties may be assigned as required to contribute to the efficient operation of the program.
- Must speak fluent Farsi or Russian
- Requires excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills. Must be able to work as part of the team and at the same time be able to work independently to reach stated objectives and goals.
- Requires the ability to understand complex government regulations for eligibility and other government sources. Requires the ability to multi-task and keep to deadlines and reach stated goals.
- Must be able to develop and write up job opportunities and have a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office skills. Should have concern for participants and a desire to inspire and assist the unemployed and disadvantaged to obtain employment. Must know how to produce a concise, well written resume.
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