Job Developer Freeport Mon-Fr 9:00a-5:00p flex including, possible nights and weekends 35 hrs per week

Qualifications

BA/BS degree in rehabilitation or human services field required.

Clean, valid NYS driver license required.

Two years’ experience supporting individuals with varying disabilities, including six months in supported employment services or vocational rehabilitation field required.

Two years’ experience in business and/or sales required.

Successful candidate should possess adequate written and oral communication skills, basic computer skills and maintain a commitment to professional service delivery and the agency’s mission.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Provides job development and placement activities for the benefit of individuals enrolled in the Supported Employment Program.
• Works cooperatively with Supported Employment Department staff and employers to coordinate potential employment opportunities for those participants enrolled in the program that are seeking employment, working to ultimately ensure a successful employment outcome.
• Engages in job development activities and selects potential community based employers utilizing classified ads, cold calls, networks and marketing tools; maintains follow-up communication with potential employer.
• Communicates potential employment opportunities with the supported employment department staff through formal and informal meetings, written and oral communications, and with the individual and their support team as requested.
• Performs worksite analysis and task analysis to properly match program individuals to appropriate job placement.
• Generates reports, and completes necessary forms to comply with agency, state and federal regulations regarding job development and placement activities.
• Affords assistance in the development of a comprehensive supported employment services plan that is designed to meet the individual’s needs and is consistent with assessment results, legal, OMRDD, ACCES VR and COMPASS mandates.
• Assists in the conduct of job readiness activities for the benefit of program participants, including, but not limited to, resume writing, completion of job applications and conducting mock interviews.
• Affords coverage of Employment Training Specialist (ETS) caseloads at the request of program management. Coverage includes, providing billable services to people supported.
• Participates in regular placement committee meetings, such as Nassau Placement Network and Long Island Working Partnership, to assist the Supported Employment Program in developing local business relationships.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.