Job Developer SEMP

About the role

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) seeks a Supported Employment Job Developer to work with individuals with disabilities through a process known as Customized Employment. The role involves assessing individuals through a "Discovery" process, placing them in competitive jobs, and maintaining relationships with employers.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with employers, funding sources, parents, and The Awesome Things You’ll Do
• Develop a variety of community-based sites for limited-time internships covering different types of career explorations
• Place 25 individuals per year
• Develop appropriate resumes for consumers in the program
• Maintain relationships with existing employers
• Develop new accounts
• Aid consumers in finding, getting, and keeping jobs
• “Job Match” a participant’s experience, temperament, and stated work settings and goals
• Market and set up on-site job coaching for consumers when necessary
• Be knowledgeable about Social Security work incentives and how employment affects an individual’s disability benefits
• Calculate and explain SSI & SSDI benefits plans to clients
• Educate employers on relevant program and placement issues
• Manage appropriate paperwork as required by funding source
• Establish relationships with businesses interested in customized workplace training
• Provide participants with job search services, including resume writing and interview preparation
• Manage and ensure HIPAA confidentiality of records

Requirements

• High school or GED required at minimum; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Two years’ experience working with persons with disabilities
• Experience as a Job Developer and/or Sales Marketing or related field a plus

Qualifications

• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain employer relationships with business and industry
• Focus on employers providing employment opportunity in various fields
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong presentation and networking skills
• Ability to work with difficult population and defuse tense situations
• Team player and strong work ethic
• Flexible, open to new ideas, creative, and energetic
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT)

Skills

• Field based position, must be able to travel to multiple sites daily

Benefits

Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company-sponsored life insurance
Retirement matching programs and contributions
Transit and commuter benefits