What You'll Do
Employer Engagement & Job Development
Conduct career readiness workshops and resume writing within Rikers Island for participants transitioning into the community
Build, sustain, and expand professional relationships with 25-50 employers across industries to create a robust and diverse pipeline of job opportunities for program participants.
Conduct daily prospecting activities, totaling at least 25 activities a week, including cold calls, outreach visits, networking events, and digital engagement, to identify hiring needs and new employer partners.
Promote the value of partnering with Fedcap by explaining financial incentives, retention supports, and long-term business benefits associated with hiring program participants.
Collaborate with employers to design and coordinate hiring events, job fairs, and informational sessions that connect participants directly to viable career opportunities.
Serve as a key representative of Fedcap to the business community, ensuring all outreach reflects the organization’s mission, professionalism, and commitment to quality outcomes.
Job Placement & Preparation
Achieve a minimum of 5 qualifying Job Placements per month where the job placement was the direct result of an employer partner relationship.
Track each participant’s progress from job search through placement, first-day onboarding, and up to one year of retention in collaboration with the Transition Manager.
Support participant's continued success by assisting with performance feedback, wage progression, and promotion opportunities.
Conduct employer satisfaction check-ins and respond promptly to issues impacting customer retention or performance.
Performance Management & Reporting
Complete weekly reports on cold calls, field visits, and employer engagement in FedcapCARES.
Announce job leads weekly in workshops and follow up with facilitators on member referrals.
Enter 100% of member case notes and employment data into FedcapCARES and DOC tracking systems within 24 hours.
Support retention efforts by verifying employment data for placed participants.
You're a Great Fit For this Role If:
You have a
Bachelor’s degree in
Social Work , Psychology, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution, preferred
You bring an equivalent combination of 1 year of Bachelor’s Level education, related training, and/or
2 years ’experienc e
that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position in place of a degree.
You have a
minimum of 1 year of experience in job development , employer relations, or workforce development, or 2
years working with individuals facing employment barriers.
You are able to pass the required security screening with DOC for access to Rikers.
Compensation
$26.45/hr-$31.25/hr.
Equal Opportunity Employer About Us Mission:
We are committed to improving the economic and social well-being of the impoverished and disadvantaged.
For 85 years, The Fedcap Group has developed scalable, innovative and potentially disruptive solutions to some of society’s most pressing needs. The Fedcap Group is the parent company of a growing number of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving over 300,000 children and adults each year across the United States and the United Kingdom. The Fedcap Group provides educational services to every age group, vocational training in high-growth labor industries, behavioral health services, work readiness skill-building and jobs—all targeted to helping people achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
The work of The Fedcap Group is structured within four major practice areas: Education, Workforce Development, Occupational Health and Economic Development, which are strategically aligned for maximum impact.
The Fedcap Group also invests its time and resources in broader systems change—working in partnership with federal, state and local government to improve the way services are designed, funded and delivered.
Website:
http://fedcapgroup.org/
Locations Fedcap Group Office, New York, NY, 10017, US
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Conduct career readiness workshops and resume writing within Rikers Island for participants transitioning into the community
Build, sustain, and expand professional relationships with 25-50 employers across industries to create a robust and diverse pipeline of job opportunities for program participants.
Conduct daily prospecting activities, totaling at least 25 activities a week, including cold calls, outreach visits, networking events, and digital engagement, to identify hiring needs and new employer partners.
Promote the value of partnering with Fedcap by explaining financial incentives, retention supports, and long-term business benefits associated with hiring program participants.
Collaborate with employers to design and coordinate hiring events, job fairs, and informational sessions that connect participants directly to viable career opportunities.
Serve as a key representative of Fedcap to the business community, ensuring all outreach reflects the organization’s mission, professionalism, and commitment to quality outcomes.
Job Placement & Preparation
Achieve a minimum of 5 qualifying Job Placements per month where the job placement was the direct result of an employer partner relationship.
Track each participant’s progress from job search through placement, first-day onboarding, and up to one year of retention in collaboration with the Transition Manager.
Support participant's continued success by assisting with performance feedback, wage progression, and promotion opportunities.
Conduct employer satisfaction check-ins and respond promptly to issues impacting customer retention or performance.
Performance Management & Reporting
Complete weekly reports on cold calls, field visits, and employer engagement in FedcapCARES.
Announce job leads weekly in workshops and follow up with facilitators on member referrals.
Enter 100% of member case notes and employment data into FedcapCARES and DOC tracking systems within 24 hours.
Support retention efforts by verifying employment data for placed participants.
You're a Great Fit For this Role If:
You have a
Bachelor’s degree in
Social Work , Psychology, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution, preferred
You bring an equivalent combination of 1 year of Bachelor’s Level education, related training, and/or
2 years ’experienc e
that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position in place of a degree.
You have a
minimum of 1 year of experience in job development , employer relations, or workforce development, or 2
years working with individuals facing employment barriers.
You are able to pass the required security screening with DOC for access to Rikers.
Compensation
$26.45/hr-$31.25/hr.
Equal Opportunity Employer About Us Mission:
We are committed to improving the economic and social well-being of the impoverished and disadvantaged.
For 85 years, The Fedcap Group has developed scalable, innovative and potentially disruptive solutions to some of society’s most pressing needs. The Fedcap Group is the parent company of a growing number of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving over 300,000 children and adults each year across the United States and the United Kingdom. The Fedcap Group provides educational services to every age group, vocational training in high-growth labor industries, behavioral health services, work readiness skill-building and jobs—all targeted to helping people achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
The work of The Fedcap Group is structured within four major practice areas: Education, Workforce Development, Occupational Health and Economic Development, which are strategically aligned for maximum impact.
The Fedcap Group also invests its time and resources in broader systems change—working in partnership with federal, state and local government to improve the way services are designed, funded and delivered.
Website:
http://fedcapgroup.org/
Locations Fedcap Group Office, New York, NY, 10017, US
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