Job Developer Specialist

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an Assistant Principal, provide designated special education students with job and career readiness and guidance in the enhancement of vocational skills; visit job sites to oversee and monitor progress of student vocational activities.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Cover Letter indicating your qualifications and reasons for applying.
• Current Resume detailing your education, experience, and training.
• Two (2) recent Letters of Recommendation, each dated within the last year.
• All supplemental questions must be completed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years experience working with youth in an organized setting and one year experience in job search and placement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide designated special education students with job site and employment training and guidance in the enhancement of vocational skills; monitor, assess and adjust training activities in response to student progress, performance and behavior.
• Establish and maintain contact with local employers providing vocational opportunities to students; visit job sites to oversee and monitor progress of student vocational activities; assess student needs and abilities and provide appropriate job training strategies.
• Aid students in establishing and maintaining vocational goals; demonstrate a variety of vocational functions, tasks and activities; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Provide students with community-based functions and learning activities to enhance social interaction skills, etiquette and manners; consult students concerning appropriate job site conduct, punctuality, work ethics, problem-solving skills and self-discipline; screen students for interview process.
• Serve as a liaison between personnel, students, employers and others regarding employment and vocational training services, opportunities and placement; report and confer with employers, faculty, staff and others concerning student progress, performance and behavior.
• Prepare and maintain student records, reports and files including attendance, grades, discipline, progress, time cards, work hours, journals and other related information; distribute paychecks according to established time lines; prepare or assist students in the preparation of applications, resumes, letters of recommendation and work permits as needed.
• Communicate with personnel, local agencies and various outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns; communicate with counselors and case carriers to provide input on individual IEP’s and Transition forms.
• Manage the WorkStudy program for students earning elective credits; meet and counsel students who are having difficulty with their placements.
• Schedule, plan and attend college visits with special education students to connect them to disabled services on campus.
• Cookordinate with the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor and supervisor for students requesting DOR services, and prepare intake paperwork; assist students with completing DOR applications.
• Report to case carriers on student progress in WorkStudy and/or WorkAbility programs; inform parents of services available.
• Conduct workshops and assist students with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), applications for Cal-Grants and applications for college enrollment.
• Document services provided in compliance with Department of Education (CDE) policies and procedures, standards and funding source requirements; prepare and submit data and reports to reflect monthly and annual activity to the Special Education department and the CDE.
• Create and distribute flyers and brochures to advertise WorkAbility services to employers, students and staff.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including copiers, scanners, fax and computers as required; utilize and assist students in operating a variety of job site equipment; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings as assigned.
• Provide routine first aid to students according to established procedures as needed.

KNOWLEDGE

• Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs.
• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Budget preparation and administration.
• Local labor market and employment opportunities in both the private and public sectors.
• Workability grant processes.
• Federal and State laws and regulations related to employment of youth.
• Community agencies providing vocational opportunities to special education students.
• Job site procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Needs of students with disabilities.
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of students.
• Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.
• Principles, practices and procedures of vocational training programs.
• Operation of standard office and job site equipment.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• First aid and CPR procedures.

ABILITY

• Provide designated special education students with job site and employment training and guidance in the enhancement of vocational skills; monitor, assess and adjust training activities in response to student progress, performance and behavior.
• Visit job sites to oversee and monitor progress of student vocational activities; assess student needs and abilities and provide appropriate job training strategies.
• Aid students in establishing and maintaining vocational goals; demonstrate a variety of vocational functions, tasks and activities; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Provide students with community-based functions and learning activities to enhance social interaction skills, etiquette and manners; consult students concerning appropriate job site conduct, punctuality, work ethics, problem-solving skills and self-discipline; screen students for interview process.
• Serve as a liaison between personnel, students, employers and others regarding employment and vocational training services, opportunities and placement; report and confer with employers, faculty, staff and others concerning student progress, performance and behavior.
• Prepare and maintain student records, reports and files including attendance, grades, discipline, progress, time cards, work hours, journals and other related information; distribute paychecks according to established time lines; prepare or assist students in the preparation of applications, resumes, letters of recommendation and work permits as needed.
• Communicate with personnel, local agencies and various outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns; communicate with counselors and case carriers to provide input on individual IEP’s and Transition forms.
• Manage the WorkStudy program for students earning elective credits; meet and counsel students who are having difficulty with their placements.
• Schedule, plan and attend college visits with special education students to connect them to disabled services on campus.
• Cookordinate with the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor and supervisor for students requesting DOR services, and prepare intake paperwork; assist students with completing DOR applications.
• Report to case carriers on student progress in WorkStudy and/or WorkAbility programs; inform parents of services available.
• Conduct workshops and assist students with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), applications for Cal-Grants and applications for college enrollment.
• Document services provided in compliance with Department of Education (CDE) policies and procedures, standards and funding source requirements; prepare and submit data and reports to reflect monthly and annual activity to the Special Education department and the CDE.
• Create and distribute flyers and brochures to advertise WorkAbility services to employers, students and staff.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including copiers, scanners, fax and computers as required; utilize and assist students in operating a variety of job site equipment; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings as assigned.
• Provide routine first aid to students according to established procedures as needed.