Youth Build Job Developer

The Housing Authority of the the City of Shreveport (HACS) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic team player to serve as Job Developer on YouthBuild Project. The HACS hires quality employees and encourages excellence, to ensure the HACS will achieve and maintain high performance standards.Responsibilities:Refer participants with additional job skills development classes provide additional job search assistance or trainingIdentify benefits of registered apprenticeship programs, continuing education through 2- and 4-year college and direct employmentWork closely with our local workforce investment board staff to engage local employers with open job orders within the targeted industries for our programWill inform employers about the program, certifications and skills of the participants and how the program can assist them in meeting their staffing needsHave weekly targeted goals for the number of employers they visit and number of unsubsidized employment opportunities and internships they are able to secureFollow-up with employers after a participant is placed in employment or internship to ensure the participant is meeting expectations and identify additional skills participants may need to meet employer deman