Job Developer, Learn & Earn (53251)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Job Developer will serve in this capacity for the Learn and Earn Program.  

Overall responsibilities include: 

Programmatic Duties 

• Lead work readiness training component.  

• Coordinate the participant and worksite orientation and placement.  

• Ensure that all worksite folders are complete, regularly updated and maintained in accordance with DYCD requirements, i.e. pre-assessment and assessment reports; licenses; trip schedules; application; assurances, etc.    

• Review participant timesheets for accuracy; maintain participant timesheets and attendance in accordance with DYCD policy and procedures. 

• Log participant timesheets in respective rosters for tracking purposes, and enter into DYCD online database system by given deadlines.  

• Prepare all back-pay requests and submit to Program Director for approval. 

• Inform Program Director of all changes/updates relating to participants and worksites in order to ensure accurate record keeping.  

• Assist Program Director with preparation and facilitation of participant debit card distribution.  

• Enter program data into DYCD online database system on a daily basis. 

• Provide support to the Case Manager with college and general career counseling.  

• Assist with any program activity deemed necessary by the Program Director.  

Monitoring Duties 
 

• Develop and establish challenging and meaningful internships and worksites that align with participants’ career interests.  

• Review worksite agreements and attachments for thoroughness prior to the beginning of scheduled work experiences.  

• Conduct worksite pre-assessments for each worksite prior to the start of scheduled work experiences, deeming it acceptable to have participants placed there throughout the program period. 

• Complete worksite assessment reports on a bi-weekly basis and enter them into the DYCD online database system. Review and ensure that each worksite has the following documents for participants placed at their site: participant worksite referral, monitoring log, worksite participant assignments roster, evaluations, and weekly timesheets.  

• Support the worksite supervisor in ensuring smooth program functioning throughout the program.  

• Obtain weekly timesheets from worksites.  

• Maintain communication with worksites throughout program period and provide ongoing support to ensure success.  

• Report all concerns and violations to Program Director and conduct follow up as needed; follow-up on participant issues encountered throughout the work experience. 

COMPETENCIES 

• Must have at least three years of successful and relevant experience connecting youth to workplace experiences, employment engagement, and/or college counseling.  

• Must possess excellent writing and communication skills. 

• Ability to organize and maintain detailed records, complete necessary paperwork, and meet prescribed deadlines. 

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite. 

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE 

High School Diploma/HSE required; college experience preferred. 

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.