Job Development Specialist

Job Development Specialist

Status: FT Non-Exempt

Reports To: Supportive Housing Manager

Schedule of Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours/week

Possible Percentage of Work from Home: 80% on site; 20% work from home

Mandated Reporter: No

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

As the only agency in San Mateo County with the sole purpose of serving those experiencing intimate partner abuse, CORA provides safety, support and healing. CORA’s comprehensive services include a 24-hour hotline, collaboration with law enforcement, emergency shelter options, legal services and family-centered mental health therapy. In addition, CORA provides community education and prevention programming throughout the county. CORA is a multicultural agency committed to serving individuals, regardless of age, ethnicity/race, financial status, language, sexual orientation, immigration status, class, religion, gender, gender expression, mental or physical ability.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Job Development Specialist will be a vital role in CORA's Supportive Housing team, playing a crucial role in connecting job seekers who are moving into independent living with suitable employment opportunities, fostering relationships with employers, assisting job seekers in overcoming barriers to employment and achieving their career goals. We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and persistence to excel in this role. This position works closely with the Supportive Housing team while reporting directly to the Supportive Housing Manager.

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EEO STATEMENT

CORA inspires work of the highest caliber by fostering staff engagement through transparency and inclusion in agency decisions wherever possible. We strive to ensure our policies and communications reflect an appreciation of the impact of social inequities, historical and current, and actively promote healthy relationships amongst staff by demonstrating mutual respect in all our communications. CORA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek diversity with respect to race, color, age, sex, (including breastfeeding and medical conditions related to breastfeeding), religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic characteristics and information, ancestry, marital status, family status, political belief, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), medical condition, military, or veteran status or any other category or status protected by Federal, State or other applicable laws.

All applicants are welcome. Individuals who are bilingual, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community and/or survivors of domestic violence are strongly encouraged to apply. The position will remain open until filled.