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Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. At Career Team, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here.
Job Title: Job Developer - Youth
Reports To: Program Manager / Workforce Program Director
The Job Developer - Youth is responsible for building and maintaining strong employer partnerships to create subsidized work experience (WEX) and on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities for WIOA Youth participants, ages 16-24. This role connects job seekers to meaningful, career-path employment while ensuring full compliance with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) regulations. The Job Developer collaborates closely with case managers, participants, employers, and training providers to align workforce talent with labor market needs.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Employer & Business Engagement
● Develop and maintain relationships with local employers to secure WEX and OJT opportunities aligned with labor market demand.
● Conduct outreach to new employers via meetings, presentations, job fairs, site visits, and business associations.
● Educate employers on WIOA programs, wage reimbursement structures, eligibility requirements, and benefits of participation.
● Negotiate training plans, job descriptions, wage rates, supervision requirements, and reimbursement agreements.
● Conduct employer site visits to assess job suitability, safety, training capacity, and compliance.
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Participant Placement & Support
● Match WIOA participants to appropriate subsidized work experiences and OJT placements based on skills, interests, and career goals.
● Collaborate with case managers and career counselors to review participant employability, readiness, and training needs.
● Support participants and employers during placements to ensure successful training outcomes and job retention.
● Monitor participant progress, attendance, performance, and skill attainment.
● Address workplace issues proactively and provide coaching or mediation as needed.
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Program Compliance & Documentation
● Ensure all WEX and OJT activities comply with WIOA, state, and local workforce board policies.
● Ensure worksite monitoring is completed on a monthly basis to ensure that placements are completing responsibilities outlined on their
● Develop and maintain accurate documentation, including:
o Training plans, Employer agreements, Time and attendance records, Progress evaluations, Wage reimbursements
● Track enrollments, placements, outcomes, and performance metrics, including Texas Talent Assistance, WEX and OJT placements/ completions, expenditure rates of funding.
● Support internal and external monitoring, audits, and reporting requirements.
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Collaboration & Program Development
● Partner with workforce staff, training providers, and community organizations to strengthen career pathways.
● Stay informed on labor market trends, in-demand occupations, and employer workforce needs.
● Contribute to continuous improvement of WEX and OJT strategies.
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Required Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in Workforce Development, Human Services, Business, Education, or related field (or equivalent experience).
● 2+ years of experience in job development, employer engagement, workforce programs, or human resources.
● Knowledge of WIOA programs, subsidized employment models, or workforce funding preferred.
● Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to employer sites.
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Technical Skills
● Understanding of WIOA regulations, performance indicators, and eligibility guidelines.
● Experience developing work-based learning models (WEX, OJT, internships, apprenticeships).
● Ability to analyze labor market information and match candidates to employer needs.
● Contract development and understanding of wage reimbursement structures.
● Case coordination and outcome tracking.
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Computer & Digital Skills
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
● Experience using workforce case management systems (e.g., Workforce Solutions, CalJOBS, Employ Florida, or similar).
● Data entry, tracking, and reporting accuracy.
● Ability to use virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom).
● Basic database management and document retention skills.
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Human Interaction & Professional Skills
● Strong relationship-building and employer engagement skills.
● Excellent verbal and written communication.
● Ability to motivate, coach, and support diverse job seekers.
● Cultural competence and sensitivity to individuals with barriers to employment.
● Negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
● Professional judgment, confidentiality, and ethical decision-making.
● Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
● Number of employer partnerships established and maintained
● WEX and OJT placements achieved
● Participant completion and retention rates
● Conversion of subsidized placements to unsubsidized employment
● Employer and participant satisfaction
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Your Impact on Career TEAM’s Success
● Maintain employer records related to job opportunities, placement activities, and participant job retention
● Utilize internet/social media resources to identify job trends, active sectors, and candidate employers
● Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all project team members, employers, and community partners
● Prepare and present report on activities and accomplishments during team conference
● Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
● Other duties and projects as needed for the success of the program
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The Ideal Qualifications for this Position Include:
● Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive
● Experience in job placement in either private or public agencies within the last four years
● Experience working with at-risk populations
● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employer representatives and Job Seekers
● Familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
● Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse customer bases, with the ability to be culturally sensitive
● Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage a diverse audience in verbal and written formats
● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively as part of a team
● Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● A Valid Driver’s License
Salary: $45,000/yr - $55,000/yr
_Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Career TEAM offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time_
Travel: Position may require local travel up to 10% of the time
About Career Team:
Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization.
Career Team’s outstanding record of _building the modern infrastructure powering America's workforce_ has resulted in numerous honors:
* Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies
* Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation
* Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program
* Invited to the White House after being cited by the National