BronxWorks
Job Developer / Job Readiness Coach—BronxWorks
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well–well‑being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.
Across more than 60 locations, we provide programs in a wide range of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors, and homeless prevention. The BronxWorks Workforce Development Program was created to empower the career journey of our participants.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SYEP/WLG Responsibilities
Manage and create a diverse portfolio of jobs for participants of the
Summer Youth Employment Program
and
Work, Learn and Grow .
Follow through with worksites on the completion of appropriate documentation to maintain compliance with DYCD contracts.
Travel to worksites within the five boroughs for recruitment and to assess environment for compliance.
Facilitate in‑person and virtual meetings with worksite partners for recruitment, orientation on DYCD compliance, and program expectations.
Develop relationships with community groups, school personnel, and linkage partners, making referrals when necessary.
Design and implement a strategy to identify, recruit worksites that are career‑focused for a diverse population of youth.
Monitor and contribute to SYEP activities including recruitment, registration, documentation collection, payroll, and program implementation.
Organize and orchestrate events to match participants with worksites.
Collaborate with the Program Director to design comprehensive learning experiences to meet the mandates of the program for youth ages 14‑24.
Serve as the primary contact for employers interested in partnering with the program for recruitment and hiring.
Track participant progress at worksites to identify successes and job‑placement opportunities.
Perform all other duties and tasks assigned.
Multi‑Service Responsibilities
Deliver a high‑quality, interactive Job Readiness curriculum and workshops tailored to the needs of specialized populations.
Provide instructional teaching skills such as resume and cover letter writing, job‑search and interviewing techniques, workplace culture and etiquette, computer literacy and other digital skills, and life skills to increase self‑sufficiency.
Participant Support
Conduct intake interviews with youth to understand their interests and skills and assist them in matching with appropriate job placements.
Program marketing.
Promote the program to potential employers to increase job availability and secure a diverse range of work sites.
Assess participant goals and needs for self‑sufficiency.
Provide individualized counseling and support.
Assist with job placement and other essential services.
Foster an inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
Worksite Development
Identify, recruit, and maintain a portfolio of summer job opportunities for youth with local businesses and organizations.
Youth Preparation
Develop and facilitate job readiness workshops and career exploration activities to help youth prepare for the workforce.
Partnership and Collaboration
Establish and manage relationships with schools, community groups, and other partners to create a strong network for referrals and opportunities.
Actively participate in all aspects of programming with the team, including department, organization and funder meetings and events.
Support hiring process for SYEP participants at internal and external sites.
Collaborate with the DYCD employer engagement team to manage worksite requests from city and government agencies.
Coordinate with external workforce development agencies, training partners, and community stakeholders to expand opportunities for program participants.
Administration and Reporting
Enter, import and update worksite applications and documentation for DYCD approval.
Provide supervision to temporary staff, Site Monitors and Activity Specialists, ensuring compliance with site assessments, documentation collection and data entry in the yepsonline web database.
Ensure all program‑related documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner to meet funder requirements and contractual obligations.
Complete evaluations for temporary staff at the end of programming.
Submit reports to program management, funders and government agencies, as required.
Track program performance, collect data on outcomes and prepare reports for program leadership and funders.
Work with participants and employers to address any workplace issues that arise, and document progress and resolutions.
Provide on‑site/off‑site administrative support as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, business, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
2+ years of related experience in job development, workforce development, or career coaching/counseling, teaching, or working with diverse/underserved populations (youth, immigrants, etc.) highly desirable.
A proactive, results‑oriented attitude with a high degree of empathy and discretion.
Strong communication (verbal and written), cultural sensitivity and ability to build rapport with a diverse group of individuals is essential.
Knowledge of labor market conditions and labor laws.
Keen understanding of employment trends and career development.
Excellent negotiation skills are a plus.
Must be reliable, organized, flexible, meet deadlines, and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work some evenings or weekends to attend community events.
Proficiency with database systems (e.g., YEPSonline, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Advanced‑level professional competency in written and spoken English is required.
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory.
Multi‑lingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish/French) is a plus.
Physical Requirements
Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.
Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.
BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.
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Across more than 60 locations, we provide programs in a wide range of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors, and homeless prevention. The BronxWorks Workforce Development Program was created to empower the career journey of our participants.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SYEP/WLG Responsibilities
Manage and create a diverse portfolio of jobs for participants of the
Summer Youth Employment Program
and
Work, Learn and Grow .
Follow through with worksites on the completion of appropriate documentation to maintain compliance with DYCD contracts.
Travel to worksites within the five boroughs for recruitment and to assess environment for compliance.
Facilitate in‑person and virtual meetings with worksite partners for recruitment, orientation on DYCD compliance, and program expectations.
Develop relationships with community groups, school personnel, and linkage partners, making referrals when necessary.
Design and implement a strategy to identify, recruit worksites that are career‑focused for a diverse population of youth.
Monitor and contribute to SYEP activities including recruitment, registration, documentation collection, payroll, and program implementation.
Organize and orchestrate events to match participants with worksites.
Collaborate with the Program Director to design comprehensive learning experiences to meet the mandates of the program for youth ages 14‑24.
Serve as the primary contact for employers interested in partnering with the program for recruitment and hiring.
Track participant progress at worksites to identify successes and job‑placement opportunities.
Perform all other duties and tasks assigned.
Multi‑Service Responsibilities
Deliver a high‑quality, interactive Job Readiness curriculum and workshops tailored to the needs of specialized populations.
Provide instructional teaching skills such as resume and cover letter writing, job‑search and interviewing techniques, workplace culture and etiquette, computer literacy and other digital skills, and life skills to increase self‑sufficiency.
Participant Support
Conduct intake interviews with youth to understand their interests and skills and assist them in matching with appropriate job placements.
Program marketing.
Promote the program to potential employers to increase job availability and secure a diverse range of work sites.
Assess participant goals and needs for self‑sufficiency.
Provide individualized counseling and support.
Assist with job placement and other essential services.
Foster an inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
Worksite Development
Identify, recruit, and maintain a portfolio of summer job opportunities for youth with local businesses and organizations.
Youth Preparation
Develop and facilitate job readiness workshops and career exploration activities to help youth prepare for the workforce.
Partnership and Collaboration
Establish and manage relationships with schools, community groups, and other partners to create a strong network for referrals and opportunities.
Actively participate in all aspects of programming with the team, including department, organization and funder meetings and events.
Support hiring process for SYEP participants at internal and external sites.
Collaborate with the DYCD employer engagement team to manage worksite requests from city and government agencies.
Coordinate with external workforce development agencies, training partners, and community stakeholders to expand opportunities for program participants.
Administration and Reporting
Enter, import and update worksite applications and documentation for DYCD approval.
Provide supervision to temporary staff, Site Monitors and Activity Specialists, ensuring compliance with site assessments, documentation collection and data entry in the yepsonline web database.
Ensure all program‑related documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner to meet funder requirements and contractual obligations.
Complete evaluations for temporary staff at the end of programming.
Submit reports to program management, funders and government agencies, as required.
Track program performance, collect data on outcomes and prepare reports for program leadership and funders.
Work with participants and employers to address any workplace issues that arise, and document progress and resolutions.
Provide on‑site/off‑site administrative support as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, business, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
2+ years of related experience in job development, workforce development, or career coaching/counseling, teaching, or working with diverse/underserved populations (youth, immigrants, etc.) highly desirable.
A proactive, results‑oriented attitude with a high degree of empathy and discretion.
Strong communication (verbal and written), cultural sensitivity and ability to build rapport with a diverse group of individuals is essential.
Knowledge of labor market conditions and labor laws.
Keen understanding of employment trends and career development.
Excellent negotiation skills are a plus.
Must be reliable, organized, flexible, meet deadlines, and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work some evenings or weekends to attend community events.
Proficiency with database systems (e.g., YEPSonline, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Advanced‑level professional competency in written and spoken English is required.
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory.
Multi‑lingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish/French) is a plus.
Physical Requirements
Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.
Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.
BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.
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