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RISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Job Developer, Learn & Earn (51929)

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Job Developer will serve in this capacity for the Learn and Earn Program.

Overall responsibilities include:

Programmatic Duties

  • Lead work readiness training component.

  • Coordinate the participant and worksite orientation and placement.

  • Ensure that all worksite folders are complete, regularly updated and maintained in accordance with DYCD requirements, i.e. pre-assessment and assessment reports; licenses; trip schedules; application; assurances, etc.

  • Review participant timesheets for accuracy; maintain participant timesheets and attendance in accordance with DYCD policy and procedures.

  • Log participant timesheets in respective rosters for tracking purposes, and enter into DYCD online database system by given deadlines.

  • Prepare all back-pay requests and submit to Program Director for approval.

  • Inform Program Director of all changes/updates relating to participants and worksites in order to ensure accurate record keeping.

  • Assist Program Director with preparation and facilitation of participant debit card distribution.

  • Enter program data into DYCD online database system on a daily basis.

  • Provide support to the Case Manager with college and general career counseling.

  • Assist with any program activity deemed necessary by the Program Director.

Monitoring Duties

  • Develop and establish challenging and meaningful internships and worksites that align with participants’ career interests.

  • Review worksite agreements and attachments for thoroughness prior to the beginning of scheduled work experiences.

  • Conduct worksite pre-assessments for each worksite prior to the start of scheduled work experiences, deeming it acceptable to have participants placed there throughout the program period.

  • Complete worksite assessment reports on a bi-weekly basis and enter them into the DYCD online database system. Review and ensure that each worksite has the following documents for participants placed at their site: participant worksite referral, monitoring log, worksite participant assignments roster, evaluations, and weekly timesheets.

  • Support the worksite supervisor in ensuring smooth program functioning throughout the program.

  • Obtain weekly timesheets from worksites.

  • Maintain communication with worksites throughout program period and provide ongoing support to ensure success.

  • Report all concerns and violations to Program Director and conduct follow up as needed; follow-up on participant issues encountered throughout the work experience.

COMPETENCIES

  • Must have at least three years of successful and relevant experience connecting youth to workplace experiences, employment engagement, and/or college counseling.

  • Must possess excellent writing and communication skills.

  • Ability to organize and maintain detailed records, complete necessary paperwork, and meet prescribed deadlines.

  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma/HSE required; college experience preferred.