YouthBuild Job Developer Espanola NM

Empower Tomorrow's Leaders: Become a Youth Build Job Developer

Invest in Youth. Invest in the Future. Inspire Youth Success - Join our Team

Location: 705 La Joya Street Espanola NM

Objective And Position Summary

The role of the Rio Arriba YouthBuild Program (RAYBP) Job Developer involves offering educational services and related activities that will help enrollees from ages 18- 24 acquire literacy and numeracy gains, secondary education credentials, industry-recognized credentials, and preparation for post-secondary career and education placements and completion in attaining improved personal, employment, educational, and vocational outcomes within a competitive job market. This help can be provided to individuals or groups. The RAYBP Job Developer establishes professional connections in both the commercial and governmental sectors to provide chances for career advancement. Their role involves evaluating the aptitudes, preferences, and requirements of individuals seeking employment and facilitating their placement in appropriate career opportunities. RAYBP Job Developers work in conjunction with companies to comprehend their workforce needs and assist in locating appropriate people. Provides support and assistance to those seeking employment, encompassing activities such as constructing resumes, preparing for interviews, and aiding with job searches. Will be focused on providing individuals with the necessary skills and tools to succeed in the job market. A RAYBP Job Developers primary responsibility is to aggressively seek open employment vacancies in alignment with their client’s skill and needs.

SPECIALIZATIONS

• Knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws and regulations, local business and industry employment trends and needs, regional employment and training initiatives
• Capability to assess the employability of “Re-entry” clients with precision
• Capability to conduct interviews with and counsel adults from a variety of socioeconomic, ethnic, and
  
  

cultural backgrounds

• Capacity to support collaboration and develop productive professional relationships
  
  

Primary Duties And Essential Functions

• Establish and sustain collaborations between the private and public sectors to offer career prospects that
  
  

are congruent with the aspirations and interests of individuals

• Provide aid to participants by identifying and organizing informational interviews, career-related guest
  
  

speakers, site visits, and job shadowing

• Conduct simulated interviews with participants in relation to the placements being pursued
• Meet with participants periodically to ascertain their professional aspirations and urgent requirements
• Organize and plan seminars on job search skills, including resume preparation, interviewing, and other
  
  

relevant topics

• Illustrate the mission in every facet of your job performance through active engagement in agency
  
  

fundraising initiatives, consistent personal growth, and proficient communication across all hierarchical levels

• Attend all CPLC-mandated training, agency functions, and events; understand the organization's mission, vision, programs, and objectives; and be able to articulate these concepts
• Work directly with dislocated workers and, at any given moment, may advise one hundred or more active adults
• Encourage co-enrollment across all programs
• Establish and sustain collaborative alliances with community stakeholders
• Collaborate with external entities and individuals to connect dislocated workers with suitable and accessible services
• Cultivate partnerships across agencies and synchronize operations with relevant organizations, including community-based organizations, employers, and local school districts, with the aim of accomplishing program-specific objectives
• Participate in staff development and training regarding case conferencing, follow-up, assessments,
  
  

reassessments, care plan creation, interventions, and need prioritization

• Advocate for policies, practices, and/or approaches that prioritize diversity and cultural distinctions
• May perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

Education /Background:

• Associate's Degree with 3 years of related experience preferred or
• An equivalent combination of experience, education or training which provides the ability to perform the job duties
• Two years of experience in workforce development programs or comparable services preferred
• Must obtain an active Driver’s License and ability to travel locally as needed
• Bilingual and cross-cultural competence preferred
• Excellent communication abilities are indispensable, encompassing both oral and written forms
• Competent both in an independent and team-oriented capacity
• Willingness to maintain a positive agency image and attitude at all times, in addition to delivering effective, high-quality client service across all channels of communication
• Adaptability is required as particular duties will evolve as the program develops
• Individual self-awareness and acceptance of one’s own limitations and strengths
• Prior experience with public speaking, facilitation, and effective presentation abilities
• One must possess the capacity to establish robust interpersonal relationships and exhibit empathy and comprehension towards the plight of low-income families
  
  

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.