What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Developer - Provisional position at Nassau BOCES?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Applicants - Please note that it is required that you have either taken the competitive Nassau County Civil Service exam and are on the list, or have the qualifications to become a provisional hire in the title and take the exam when announced by Nassau County Civil Service.
Shift: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Secures jobs, develops and coordinates job training and placement programs; performs related duties as required.
Complexity Of Duties
Under general supervision, the duties are varied and require the use of judgment in securing jobs for public assistance recipients enrolled in a vocational training program. Position involves substantial field work.
TYPICAL DUTIES: 1. Develops leads to identify possible contractors for the employment of public assistance recipients. 2. Confers with prospective employers to promote employment of vocational training program participants. 3. Follows up with employer to determine program effectiveness. 4. Prepares periodic reports.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 1. Considerable knowledge of a wide variety of occupations. 2. Knowledge of the Long Island area labor market relative to employer needs. 3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and prospective participating employers. 4. Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university
and
Two years of satisfactory experience which must include: conducting employment interviews, developing jobs, providing occupational guidance, providing occupational referrals, selecting personnel, placing personnel, researching employment programs, planning employment programs, and/or conducting occupational training in a formal training program.
Note
Continuing possession of an appropriate class, valid Driver License issued by the State of New York .Must have an operable automobile available for use.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee’s or dependent’s reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources & Education Management, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, sgergis@nasboces.org, and/or Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney – Employee Relations, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2360, sstoddard@nasboces.org. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.
Applicants - Please note that it is required that you have either taken the competitive Nassau County Civil Service exam and are on the list, or have the qualifications to become a provisional hire in the title and take the exam when announced by Nassau County Civil Service.
Shift: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Secures jobs, develops and coordinates job training and placement programs; performs related duties as required.
Complexity Of Duties
Under general supervision, the duties are varied and require the use of judgment in securing jobs for public assistance recipients enrolled in a vocational training program. Position involves substantial field work.
TYPICAL DUTIES: 1. Develops leads to identify possible contractors for the employment of public assistance recipients. 2. Confers with prospective employers to promote employment of vocational training program participants. 3. Follows up with employer to determine program effectiveness. 4. Prepares periodic reports.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 1. Considerable knowledge of a wide variety of occupations. 2. Knowledge of the Long Island area labor market relative to employer needs. 3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and prospective participating employers. 4. Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university
and
Two years of satisfactory experience which must include: conducting employment interviews, developing jobs, providing occupational guidance, providing occupational referrals, selecting personnel, placing personnel, researching employment programs, planning employment programs, and/or conducting occupational training in a formal training program.
Note
- Master's degree in Industrial Psychology, Social Work, Public or Business Administration, Community Development or related field may be substituted for one year of the experience as outlined above.
- Experience, as outlined above, in excess of the two-year requirement, may be substituted for college education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years.
- Bilingual Preferred.
Continuing possession of an appropriate class, valid Driver License issued by the State of New York .Must have an operable automobile available for use.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee’s or dependent’s reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources & Education Management, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, sgergis@nasboces.org, and/or Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney – Employee Relations, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2360, sstoddard@nasboces.org. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.