Job Developer

Job DetailsJob Location: CT - Chase Center - Waterbury, CT 06710Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Associates DegreeTravel Percentage: License RequiredJob Shift: First ShiftCSI is in need of a Job Developer to join our Chase Center program located in Waterbury, CT. The program is an adult residential facility that administers assessments, monitors clients' compliance with service plan goals, and involves clients in services that address their criminogenic tendencies. Though case management, supervision, and provision of evidence-based groups, clients gain the tools and support necessary for successful community re-entry. The Job Developer is responsible for providing guidance, counseling, support and other employment related services to program participants. They will be responsible for working to establish relationships with employers and businesses, promoting the services provided by CTWorks and providing follow-up services to participants with a focus effort toward employment. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.  Hourly Rate: $22.10 per hour Identify employment opportunities and assist program participants with the job search process, including leading job clubs and presentation of workshops. Create and build new relationships with businesses promoting the services available through CTWorks. Provide follow-up services to program participants that have received intensive or training services, maintaining regular contact with participants. Represent Community Solutions, Inc. at events such as: chamber activities, job fairs and business expositions. Develop and coordinate such events. Coordinate job fairs, recruitments, and on/off site visits with employers to establish relationships, identify and develop job opportunities for participants. Document employer contacts in CSSD data collection system on the same business day contact occurs. Participate in meetings with the supervisors and job developers in the Business Services Unit assigned to CTWorks. Maintain client files and comply with Agency policy on confidential information. Maintain a working knowledge of and abide by the Agency’s programs, policies, procedures and code of ethics. Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Company Overview: Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice system. Since CSIs founding in 1962, it has been a pioneer in the community-based service. We have been delivering supervision, treatment, and comprehensive individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens. Using this plan we built the first ever halfway house in New England which has now been replicated and grown to almost 50 programs in 9 states. For over 50 years, CSI has been building upon its successful foundations and has been expanding its services to serve thousands of adults, youth, and families each year. CSI understands clients and staff have been impacted by trauma. CSI is becoming a trauma-informed organization by hiring individuals with existing experience in trauma-informed practices as well as supporting ongoing staff development with trauma-informed practices.  This will include learning to recognize symptoms of trauma and how to respond, through training starting at orientation and throughout their career at CSI.  CSI is committed to systematically evaluating the integration of the trauma-informed values of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment at all levels of the organization's policies, procedures, and structures to guard against the possibility of re-traumatization. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree in a social science field or substantial experience in working with clients for job readiness, developing community resources, initiating and maintaining contacts with the employment community or other job development related activities. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills desired. Knowledge of job development and employment resources a plus. Possession of a valid driver’s license and a car is required. Experience with Microsoft Office. Additional Benefits  Two (2) weeks’ vacation accrued within the first year, bumped to three (3) weeks accrual after 1 year of service. Sick time (7 days accrual basis), floating holiday time (4 days/year). Medical and Dental plans. Voluntary plan options for: Vision, FSA, voluntary STD, Accident, Hospital, Life insurance and AD&D. 401(k) Retirement savings plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4% of your contribution. Tuition reimbursement after 1 year service. Ongoing training. CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disability/Vet. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.