Jobs Plus Job Developer

Under the general direction of the Jobs Plus Program Manager, the Jobs Plus Job Developer position will
be primarily responsible for job creation, securing internships, placing individuals into OJTs, conducting
employer outreach, and serve as a liaison between employers and participants. The Job Developer will
develop relationships with employers and obtain labor market information to identify industries and
occupations. The individual must be knowledgeable of employer needs, hiring practices, testing
requirements, and employee retention plans; inform them of incentives and the process for participating in
on-the-job training, customized training, internships, apprenticeships, and other programs as applicable.

Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Jobs Plus Initiative empowers
residents of McDougald Terrace with employment-related services, supportive services and a community
supports for work model to assist with navigating the difficulties of accessing services and assistance with
life management.

McDougald Terrace is the largest Public Housing Development in the City of Durham. The McDougald Terrace community consists of 59 multi-family buildings spread over 25 acres of land containing a total of 314 households. There are 1,051 residents who call McDougald Terrace home. Approximately 66% of work eligible residents are unemployed. The Jobs Plus grant is a 54-month grant (beginning in July 2020) intended to solely focus on the residents of McDougald Terrace and includes financial incentives to work as part of the program model.
These duties and responsibilities pertain to the Durham Housing Authority (“DHA”, “Authority” or “Agency”), and all Affiliates. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Administration.