Lead Job Developer

The vision of Marrakech Inc. is that each person we serve will live and work in the community and be accepted by their neighbors, co-workers, family, friends and acquaintances for their individual qualities and contributions.

SUMMARY

The Lead Job Developer leads statewide job development activities for the Academy of Human Service Training (AHST) students and maintains systems for internship placement and monitoring, job development, job placement and retention services to students and graduates of the AHST.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor and / or added due to contract requirements.

Works a flexible schedule that will include working both day and some evening hours at the AHST program sites.

Assists students in determining their vocational and employment plans through individual counseling and guidance.

Oversees the composition / revision of AHST student resumes & cover letters in order to ensure professional language and appearance.

Conducts ongoing job development activities with employers across the state.

Assists other AHST Job Developers with internship site & job development activities.

Coordinates vocational strategies with students that address transportation, childcare, and similar needs.

Counsels program participants regarding work-related issues.

Maintains regular contact with employers for the purpose of developing job leads and facilitating retention. Maintains regular contact with student internship placement sites.

Monitors students at internship sites to track student progress by conducting site visits during placement.

Instructs courses related to Employment Skills curriculum and specialized classes in areas of knowledge and expertise.

Assists Program Management with enhancing, developing and / or revising employment skills curriculum and keeping information current / relevant.

Assists Management with facilitating at least one employer-related event for AHST students and graduates each program year.

Keeps accurate case notes on all individual and group meetings.

Maintains student files relating to vocational activities according to the program’s Table of Contents.

Participates in information sessions, recruitment efforts, and interviewing potential students as needed.

Assists Program Director with scheduling of Job Club Meetings held throughout the program year for AHST students and graduates.

Facilitates Job Club Meetings during non-traditional hours that meets the working students’ scheduling needs.

Operates motor vehicles safely and in accordance with State Law (agency and personal automobiles) while on work related duties. Access to a registered, insured vehicle is mandatory.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s Degree in Human Services, Special Education, or related field plus one year experience with job development, community-based employment, case management, DDS-funded programs and / or human resource development OR five years of experience in the human services or related field with at least one year of that experience with job development, community-based employment, human resource development and / or DDS-funded programs.

SCHEDULE

Benefits :

Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time

Paid Holidays

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Paid and Unpaid Leave for :

Bereavement

Jury Duty

Disaster Relief Volunteer

Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave

Military Leave

Employer- Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)

External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)

401K and Profit Sharing Plan

Educational Benefits, Including :

DSP Credentialing through the NADSP

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities

Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits

Staff Recognition Program

Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to :

Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay)

Marrakech’s Homeownership Program

Perfect Attendance Bonus Program

Recruitment Referral Bonus

Other Corporate Discount Programs

Marrakech is an equal opportunity employer. Marrakech, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status of veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Education Level Associate Degree

Hiring Rate 19.11 USD