Developer​/Case Manager – Save Our Sons; East St. Louis, IL

Job Developer/Case Manager – Save Our Sons (East St. Louis, IL)

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, the leading champion of empowerment and opportunity for African Americans and others throughout the region, is seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for helping others to work as a Job Developer/Case Manager in our East St. Louis, IL office.

This position will support our Save Our Sons program, which seeks to help African American and other men secure jobs and have the opportunity to adequately support themselves and their families; live in vibrant, thriving neighborhoods; and share in the region's prosperity and well‑being.

• Advise and instruct clients on job search techniques, application procedures, resume development, interviewing, and job retention skills.
• Inform job applicants of employment responsibilities, compensation, schedules, and working conditions.
• Provide clients with job leads and placement opportunities and refer them for pre‑employment skills testing.
• Assist with pre‑screening activities.
• Organize, develop and participate in recruitment events and job fairs.
• Pre‑screen qualified job applicants and refer them to appropriate opportunities.
• Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Maintain documentation of activities related to job development, job search with clients, recruitment events, referrals, hires, and retention of hires.
• Consult with supervisor concerning programs or services for clients.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualified individuals must have excellent customer service skills; the ability to empathize and motivate clients toward achieving desired goals; an understanding of current employment and industry trends; knowledge of state and federal employment laws; be team‑oriented and able to work independently; work in collaboration with partnering agencies; effective verbal and written communication skills; demonstrate tact and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information;

and knowledge of computers and software applications, as well as the ability to write reports and business correspondence.

Candidates must have two years of previous full‑time paid experience in employment counseling, recruiting and selection/staffing services, vocational rehabilitation, or from the human services field with relevant job coaching and placement duties. A bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education, training, and experience, is required.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and any other status protected by law.

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