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Job Description

Job Description

Lao Family Community Development, Inc. (LFCD) is a community development non-profit agency established in the City of Richmond in Contra Costa County in 1980. Today Lao Family has expanded its operations and service footprint to two additional counties including Alameda and Sacramento. LFCD’s headquarter office is in Oakland, CA. It delivers programs and services from 7 locations in 35 languages. The agency provides both community development real estate facilities and a diverse array of workforce, education, and human service that directly support predominantly low-income US born high barrier families and individuals, refugees, immigrants, transitional age youth, seniors and other special populations such as individuals with disabilities.

Job Summary : Under direction of the Site Manager, this position will develop and cultivate employer relationships in the General industry; participate in the development of a portfolio of employers with job opportunities in the All fields; Site Manager and track communications with employers and other community partners; provide employment advocacy to clients for job retention; and perform related duties as required.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Initiates and maintains personal contacts with business and industry representatives to set up recruitment profiles and provide orientations; schedules and visits potential and existing employers to identify and develop positions for clients; and promote LFCD’s job placement service.

Establishes and maintains temporary, full-time, and part-time job banks.

Maintains currency with industry trends; updates labor market information by researching online resources, attending meetings, maintaining contacts with regional workforce development boards, and networking with professional / community organizations that are involved in job placement / training activities.

Communicates with employers during clients’ employment and reports results to appropriate staff.

Works with Site Supervisors and Program Coordinators to collect and track job placement data; compiles data and prepares reports and correspondence regarding job development and placement efforts.

Facilitates job, education, training and other referrals to assist clients in fulfilling their employment plans.

Organize and conduct employment related workshops, job fairs, attend community outreach meetings, and speak at community group meetings.

Prepare advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation documents as assigned including manuals, brochures, reports, and PowerPoint presentations.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework such as Human Resources, Marketing, Public Relations, or Business Administration or Communications. If no degree, a minimum of 1 year of Job Development or Job Placement experience and / or 1 year of experience working with sensitive needs populations including but not limited to low income, unhoused, unemployed, youth, English as a second language, etc.

Demonstrated ability to work with families, women, and children and without discrimination towards peoples of diverse cultures, races / ethnicities, socio-economic positions, ages, religions, genders, physical / mental challenges / disabilities and sexual orientations.

Self-starter, ability to work with minimal supervision; excellent communication, multi-task, community relations, networking and public speaking skills.

Understand, explain, and apply complex local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures.

Able to travel to meet with service providers and participants; ability to work independently as well as part of a team; must have a flexible schedule on some evenings and weekends.

Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, database management and internet explorer.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire; must pass background check.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work on the computer; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear; moving objects up to 25 pounds.

Compensation : Salary based on experience and education, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health plan / vision, dental, paid vacations, holidays, sick leave, and employer contributed pension / group life insurance.

To Apply : Please submit your cover letter and resume.

Lao Family Community Development Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (over 40), disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. LFCD is compliant with the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).