Sector Managers (Job Developers)

The Safer Foundation helps people with criminal records re-enter their communities. Safer has been working for more than 38 years to reduce recidivism by helping people with records obtain employment and social services.

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Primary location for these positions is Chicago
but require frequent travel throughout an assigned multi-county area.

The Sector Manager (Job Developer) is responsible for successful development of long-term employer relationships that result in high numbers of career path placements for Safer clients within their assigned sector. Working cooperatively with other Sector Managers, will establish complimentary strategies for recruiting employers and develop in-depth sector expertise that includes relationships with associations, unions, key training providers and employers offering job opportunities at all levels. Sector Managers must also be able to share their career path expertise with clients from other programs who are looking to develop their own realizable career path plans.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Working cooperatively with Reentry Coaches, Job Coaches, and Retention Specialists to achieve long-term retention (at least 90 days) through client and employer strategies and interventions.
  
• Identifying and recruiting employers that offer quality jobs and successfully sell them on the benefits of hiring employees through Safer Foundation.
  
• Successfully achieve annually established monthly placement objectives and productivity standards in order to achieve contractual obligations.
  
• Providing each assigned client coaching and counseling regarding a realistic, effective and successful job search. Coaching includes the areas of resumes, interviews, hygiene and dress, communications and other soft skills and employment retention.
  
• Referring qualified applicants to employers including providing follow-up with employer and applicant on a regular basis at established intervals to verify right fit for each.
  
• Maintaining complete records of client contact in Safer s database, Axiom, and providing weekly reports on client progress.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Three years successful experience developing relationships with employers resulting in placing large numbers of clients in jobs. Excellent sales skills and in-depth knowledge of sector employment opportunities relevant to Safer clients. Strong ability to develop marketing/program materials. Must be able to make presentations and deliver reports to a variety of external and internal audiences. Excellent computer skills and knowledge of database applications. Ability to work productively under pressure.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:

Bachelors Degree in a related discipline and/or equivalent/relevant experience.


Website: www.saferfoundation.org

Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
No Phone Calls Please.