Developer, Talent Manager, HR​/Recruitment

JOB SUMMARY

The Job Developer supports individuals with barriers to employment by helping them prepare for, obtain, and retain employment. This role involves direct service to clients and active engagement with community employers. The Job Developer evaluates job seekers’ skills, interests, and barriers, develops employment plans, assists with job readiness activities, and cultivates relationships with businesses to create job opportunities. This position plays a key role in connecting clients to vocational training and gainful employment aligned with their goals.

• $23.75 per hour

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401k
• * All employees are eligible for the RISE program E helps employees gain the skills they need for personal and career growth through career guidance, job training, and support for life’s challenges.

• Organizes, prepares, and conducts new client orientations daily.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of client background, interests, skills, work history, and employment readiness.
• Identify personal, educational, and vocational barriers to employment, and develop strategies to address them in collaboration with the client.
• Collaborate with the Case Managers and thoroughly reviews the Client Success Plan to identify the career pathway and help clients create and meet measurable goals and timelines.
• Deliver or facilitate workshops and one-on-one coaching on essential employment skills such as:
• Resume writing and application completion
• Interviewing techniques (mock interviews, behavioral questions, attire preparation)
• Soft skills training (punctuality, workplace communication, conflict resolution)
• Workplace etiquette, expectations, and time management
• Guide clients in identifying realistic job and career paths based on their skills, interests, and labor market data.
• Teach clients how to navigate job boards, employer websites, and local workforce platforms (e.g., OKJobMatch, Indeed).
• Help clients set realistic expectations regarding job types, wages, hours, and workplace culture.
• Regularly update clients on current job openings, hiring events, and industry-specific opportunities.
• Track client job search activities and provide encouragement, accountability, and re-direction when needed.
• Provide targeted support for clients with justice involvement, disabilities, or gaps in employment to identify second-chance employers and accommodating workplaces.
• Serves as the employment resource to GCPI program graduates.
• Build and maintain a network of employers who are open to hiring clients with high barriers to employment that align with Goodwill certificates and programs.
• Actively recruit job leads by conducting outreach to employers via phone calls, email, cold calls, and site visits.
• Advocate on behalf of job seekers with potential employers to secure interviews and job offers.
• Conduct job matching to align client capabilities with employer needs.
• Educate employers on the benefits of hiring from a diverse and barriered population, including tax incentives (e.g., Work Opportunity Tax Credit).
• Organize or participate in job fairs, hiring events, and informational interviews.
• Maintain a job bank or employment pipeline of active employer partners with regular updates.
• Assist clients in accepting job offers and navigating onboarding requirements.
• Provide follow-up support after placement to help clients retain employment, including check-ins at 30-, 60-, and 90-day milestones.
• Serve as a mediator or advocate if employment-related issues arise between the client and employer.
• Offer job coaching and troubleshooting to support long-term success.
• Coordinate with case managers and other social services or medical providers to ensure continuity of services that affect job performance.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case notes, job search logs, and employer contact logs.
• Track outcomes related to job placements, retention rates, wage gains, and service utilization.
• Enter all data in agency databases (Genesis) and submit timely reports to supervisors.
• Adhere to all program, grant, and accreditation requirements including confidentiality, documentation, and service delivery standards (e.g., CARF, WIOA, SNAP…