Community Development Jobs in Hialeah, FL (NOW HIRING)

Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources Management or closely related field. A minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience in recruitment and selection processes to include locating, screening, interviewing and placing job candidates. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills required.

A broad knowledge of community resources, program development, and needs assessment preferred. Demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse applicant pool required. Must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver license without any restrictions affecting job performance.

Driver license must show current address. All candidates must submit with the application, a Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history. Florida driving histories can be obtained at any courthouse in Broward County.

Three (3) year, seven (7) year, and online Florida driving history records will not be accepted. If you have possessed a driver's license in any other state in the past 10 years you will need to submit an "entire" driving history from that state. For non-Florida driving histories, please contact that state's division of motor vehicles The search date for all driving histories must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources.

To view information on obtaining the required Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history, please click on the following link: Driving History (in-person) OR Driving History (online) An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Such training and experience must be clearly documented on the application for consideration. Nature of Work Under administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to coordinate aftercare/support services for individuals returning to the community from the criminal justice system.

Employee in this classification develops employment opportunities for individuals returning to the community from the Sheriff's Office regular jail population, Day Reporting and Re-entry Division, Drug Court Treatment and Pre-Trial Release Programs. Performs related work as directed. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.

It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Coordinates and organizes activities and enrichment programs for the purpose of preparing participants for placement in permanent work environments.

Secures the cooperation of employers who have initial concerns about hiring individuals with criminal histories. Promotes participation of local employers by providing information and describing aftercare/support services geared to reduce the rate of recidivism. Consults with local employers to increase overall effectiveness of aftercare/support services at the local level.

Develops and implements community relations training modules, seminars, workshops to educate local employers regarding aftercare/support services. Develops and distributes brochures, pamphlets, and public service announcements to local employers to increase awareness of aftercare/support services. Guides individuals in properly completing applications; explains and clarifies job qualification requirements, rating procedures and the selection process.

Locates, recruits, screens and places individuals in job opportunities that match their educational and experience backgrounds. Functions as liaison in responding to various inquiries and problems encountered by participants, supervisors, local employers and the public. Monitors job placements; provides feedback to the Department on success rate of aftercare/support services.

Compiles, prepares, and maintains accurate and complete documentation, records, and reports concerning job placements. Performs related duties as directed. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).

Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors. Broward Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Recruitment Information Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks.

Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis. BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

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