Job description
YMCA Of San Francisco
YMCA Job Description- URBAN SERVICES YMCA branch
Job Title: Job Developer
Reports To: Senior Associate Director
Status: Non-Exempt
Job Grade: 1
Status: FT, 40hrs/week
Salary: $18-$20 hourly
Competency Level: Leader
Start Date: Immediate
THE Y VISION for 2020
The healthiest children in America will live in the Bay Area, building skills and habits for a healthy life, enabling them to reach their highest potential through the strength of the communities we serve, and make a valuable contribution to society.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Senior Associate Director, the Job Developer will plan and implement job development and placement services in collaboration with the youth workforce team. The Job Developer will build and maintain internship placement opportunities and employment partnerships with private, public, and community based entities for youth and transitional age youth (ages 13-24.) He/She will also assist students or program participants in placement of work-study/work experience positions, internships, and career-oriented employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred
Age: 21 and older
Education: BA from Accredited College
Availability: M-F 10pm-6:30pm
+ additional hours as required
Related Experience: Workforce Development
Specialized Skills: 2 years in Work Placement Programs
Required
Language Skills: Bi-lingual (Spanish/Chinese)
Licenses & Certifications: First Aid/CPR
Other qualifications:
Pass TB health clearance and fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and FBI.
Possess computer skills in Windows, Word, Excel, database, internet and social media.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Fingerprints will be taken upon commencement of employment and will be submitted to the Association Office human resources department prior to beginning the first day of work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Develop placements for paid and/or unpaid work experience, work-study, internships, and community service/volunteer opportunities with employers in the private, public, and community sector.
• Create and maintain a pipeline to tech and entry-level employment internships that give access to direct placements with the company.
• Establish a gateway for local collegiate students to access employment services through our Youth Workforce Development Program (i.e. City College and SF State).
• Lead efforts in developing a larger Youth Workforce Development Conference that is youth framed and oriented that addresses pertinent issues within the Youth Workforce Development field.
• Seek and present information on new emerging career pathways through workshops, one-on-one training and other venues.
• Work in partnership with the Youth Workforce Team in creating and maintaining an internal job bank database.
• Maintain current job orders, applications, interview data, and initiate techniques to better serve and match participants with jobs.
• Compile, develop, and maintain file notes, statistical reports, and records with both partners and participants to better understand our own internal success rate and trends.
• Develop a service or employment plan for program clients and participants in conjunction with the Youth Workforce Team.
• Maintain current information on other support services regarding employment to best support our clients and participants.
• Stay on pulse with job market information that creates youth employment trends and shifts.
• Develop and maintain long-term, cooperative working relationships with private, public, and community employment partners.
• Participate on workforce and employment committees as assigned and as appropriate.
• Assist in planning and implementing a job retention system.
• Develop and coordinate job placement activities with Youth Workforce Team, such as field trips and Employment Workshops.
• Perform other related duties as required by Supervisor.
YMCA LEADER COMPETENCIES
Mission Advancement: Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Support fundraising.
Collaboration: Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Build rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listen for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Take initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another. Embrace new approaches and discover ideas to create a better member experience. Establish goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participate in meetings. Follow budgeting policies and procedures, and report all financial irregularities immediately. Strive to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursue self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrate an openness to change, and seek opportunities in the change process. Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Have the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; use best practices and demonstrate up-to- date knowledge and skills in technology.
While all competencies are significant the following are critical to success in this position:
Collaboration: Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Build rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listen for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Take initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another. Embrace new approaches and discover ideas to create a better member experience. Establish goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participate in meetings. Follow budgeting policies and procedures, and report all financial irregularities immediately. Strive to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
How to apply
Email resume to jobs@omiebeacon.org