Job Developer/Employment Specialist at Cambridge… · Hempstead

• Follow up with graduates and employers to monitor employment outcomes and address placement-related concerns.

Workforce Development & Community Partnerships

• Collaborate with workforce development agencies, including NYSDOL, ACCES-VR, local workforce boards, and other employment assistance programs.
• Develop partnerships with organizations serving unemployed, underemployed, and underserved populations.
• Support CBI's workforce training initiatives and employer-driven training opportunities.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of employer contacts, student job searches, interviews, placements, and employment outcomes.
• Track job placement rates and prepare periodic reports for school administration and applicable regulatory or funding requirements.
• Maintain organized student employment files and supporting placement documentation.
• Use Microsoft Office and student management systems to monitor placement activities and outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in job development, employment placement, career counseling, workforce development, recruiting, or related fields preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish employer partnerships and identify job opportunities.
• Experience working with vocational schools, workforce development agencies, healthcare employers, or community-based organizations is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the local employment market, particularly in healthcare and allied health occupations, is a plus.
• Ability to coach and motivate students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to documentation, follow-up, and measurable employment outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and achieve job placement goals.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive, resourceful professional who enjoys connecting people with career opportunities. The ideal candidate has an established network of employers, particularly in the healthcare industry, and understands the importance of building sustainable employment partnerships.

Our Goal: Help CBI students and graduates successfully transition from vocational training into meaningful employment while strengthening relationships with employers and workforce development partners.

Pay: From $52,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person