Under the general direction of the Jobs Plus Program Manager, the Jobs Plus Job Developer position willย
be primarily responsible for job creation, securing internships, placing individuals into OJTs, conductingย
employer outreach, and serve as a liaison between employers and participants. The Job Developer willย
develop relationships with employers and obtain labor market information to identify industries andย
occupations. The individual must be knowledgeable of employer needs, hiring practices, testingย
requirements, and employee retention plans; inform them of incentives and the process for participating inย
on-the-job training, customized training, internships, apprenticeships, and other programs as applicable.ย
Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Jobs Plus Initiative empowersย
residents of McDougald Terrace with employment-related services, supportive services and a communityย
supports for work model to assist with navigating the difficulties of accessing services and assistance withย
life management.
McDougald Terrace is the largest Public Housing Development in the City of Durham. The McDougaldย Terrace community consists of 59 multi-family buildings spread over 25 acres of land containing a totalย of 314 households. There are 1,051 residents who call McDougald Terrace home. Approximately 66% ofย work eligible residents are unemployed. The Jobs Plus grant is a 54-month grant (beginning in July 2020)ย intended to solely focus on the residents of McDougald Terrace and includes financial incentives to workย as part of the program model.
These duties and responsibilities pertain to the Durham Housing Authority (โDHAโ, โAuthorityโ orย โAgencyโ), and all Affiliates. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Administration.
โข Work closely with the Human Resources Departments of businesses and industries andย
become knowledgeable of their employment needs.
โข Work with employers to secure internships.
โข Provide contact with employers to stay informed of participants' progress on work sites.
โข Assess the employability of program participants.
โข Make appropriate referrals of program participants to employers and other serviceย
providers.
โข Maintain contact with employers and businesses which hired participants and for newย
employment.
โข Maintain contact and follow up with participants placed in employment.
โข Work closely with NC Works Specialists to successfully identify and place participants in
work experiences.
โข Coordinate employment activities with NC Works Career Center and other agencyย
partners.
โข Promote program objectives through public presentations and other public relationsย
activities, including social media to promote the Jobs Plus Program
โข Establish and maintain relationships with potential partners and seek collaborativeย
opportunities which support the organization's mission.
โข Work with Program staff to develop and maintain all relationships with agency partnersย
and community stakeholders; coordinate outreach (marketing) activities including socialย
media, website content, printed collateral, e-newsletter, and public announcementsย
including press releases and meeting notices.
Bachelorโs degree in Sociology, Social Work, or related Human Services degree, and two (2) years ofย
experience of working in community outreach, case management, and service coordination, Anย
equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.