Job Developer

The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) organization focused on building and sustaining strong communities. TCB has been planning, developing, and operating affordable and mixed income housing communities for over 40 years. With a current budget of $40 million and a staff of over 400 and experience developing and operating properties with a value of over $2 billion, it is the nation’s largest non-profit urban residential developer and operator. Our Ways & Means approach offers membership in a rich community life and invites interested adults and youth residents to create or participate in a wide variety of activities and opportunities to build a strong community and achieve their aspirations.

Department: Plumley Village Community Life
Reporting to: Director of Community Life

Primary Function: The Job Developer’s primary responsibility is to establish and maintain activities to locate, develop, and secure job openings and provide skill-building instruction and/or coordination for Plumley Village adult and youth residents.

Primary Responsibilities Include:
Job Development

Initiate and maintain ongoing contacts with a variety of business and industry representatives and job placement/training agencies to promote programs for participant placement
Match job skills with applicant qualifications; refer qualified applicants to employers and conducts necessary follow-up when applicants are placed in positions
Keep updated regarding job fairs and Internet resources; participate in outreach and recruitment activities by coordinating and attending job fairs.
Make cold calls to potential employers; explain the benefits of partnership and employment support services available
Research newspapers, agencies, and other resources for job leads

Resident Support

Assess participants’ job skills for positions
instruct in job seeking, application procedures, resume writing, interview preparation and job retention skills and attitudes
Assist residents in preparing job search portfolios; provide job search and career information workshops and presentations
Provide labor market and community resource information
Monitor participant performance on the job and counsel participants when job performance is not satisfactory
Instruct residents in cohorts for computer and soft skills training
Coordinate and implement training programs with partners, including CNA and driver’s education
Collaborate and sustain relationship with Workforce Central and other workforce development partners
Prepare reports related to placement activities; track participant activity and progress data

Qualifications: Knowledge & Skills Required:

Verified experience in job placement in either private or public agencies within the last four years
Methods and techniques of job development and job placement
Understanding of local labor market trends and employment opportunities in both the private and public sectors in the Worcester area
Experience working with at risk populations
Experience in public relations
Systemically operate from strength-based and member contribution lens
Demonstrated ability in building relationships with community partners
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with site team members and members of other organizations
Superb organizational skills and ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Superior written and oral communication skills
Upbeat attitude and ability to inspire others
Cultural competency and responsiveness
Advanced computer skills, including MS Office

Knowledge and Skills Preferred, But Not Required:

Familiarity with affordable housing

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift 25 pounds
Must be able to work some evenings and weekends

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to: Anne Vinick, Director of Community Life – avinick@tcbinc.org

The Community Builders, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.