Job Developer Position Available In New York, New York

Job Order Number:

DG0210973

Job Title:

Job Developer

Company:

City of New York Location:

New York, NY

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Education:

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Duration:

Full Time, Regular

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Description:

 Job DescriptionWith an overarching mission to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality of life of approximately 1.8 million older New Yorkers, the NYC Department for the Aging is deeply committed to helping older adults age in their homes and creating a community-care approach that reflects a model age-inclusive city.

For five decades, the Department for the Aging’s Older Adult Workforce Programs have supported New Yorkers who are unemployed or underemployed, find new opportunities where they can utilize their skills and knowledge. The Older Adult Employment Program is designed to help New York City residents aged 55 and above secure employment and develop new skills in various professional fields. It is part of the federal Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) and has been supporting older adults in finding job opportunities for over 50 years.

The responsibilities of the Job Developer position include, but are not limited to

• Develop and execute a plan to build and sustain a pool of quality employers, training partners, host sites, and other stakeholders that will position program participants for success in securing and retaining employment
• Assess, demand and gather input from stakeholders to better understand the workforce development needs of older adults
• Knowledgeable of workforce development field, its best practices, and key institutional players
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization
• Engage employers in defining workforce needs, identifying hiring challenges and opportunities, and specifying skills and proficiencies needed to fill available roles
• Develop and refine talent recruitment models and processes based on employer information that help to connect program participants to high-quality career opportunities
• Develop and share insights from interactions with industry and sectors across NYC, to enhance employer and training engagement strategies
• Provide necessary supports to program participants to maintain employment and verify retention information
• Conduct orientations, workshops, assessments, and other programmatic duties as assigned by the Program Director
• Create, track, and analyze program data; actively participate in developing a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) culture
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Program Director.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

• 56058Qualifications1.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min:

$ 60,889.00

Salary Max:

$ 70,022.00