Supported Employment - Job Developer - FT - GLOW

Start a fulfilling career that makes a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. We have a variety of full and part-time jobs available and are looking for candidates who are eager to learn. Our employees receive a range of benefits including health insurance, company-paid life insurance, 401K, generous paid time-off and continuing education support!

Summary:
The Job Developer focuses on securing competitive, integrated employment and unpaid internship opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Job Developer is responsible for completing intake activities, reporting for ACCES-VR and OPWDD and for matching job seekers, volunteers and unpaid interns to well-suited, goal-oriented opportunities in the community.

Essential Functions:
Building relationships with employers: Identifying businesses with suitable job openings and fostering partnerships to promote inclusive hiring practices.

• Marketing job seekers to potential employers
• Negotiating job accommodations and support
• Assist and support people to build positive relationships in their community.

Understanding individual needs: Assessing the skills, interests, and support needs of each job seeker with disabilities to find the right job match.

• Assisting with vocational assessments as necessary.
• Developing individualized employment plans as necessary.

Providing job readiness training: Assisting with resume writing, interview skills, and on-the-job training to ensure success in the workplace.

• Provide needed support and encouragement for people served to advocate for their needs and rights.
• Provide training on appropriate grooming and hygiene for work as necessary.

Offering ongoing support: Providing support to both the employee and employer to ensure job retention and satisfaction.

• Provide job coaching and follow-along services as necessary
• Communicate professionally with people receiving services, families and the community as necessary.
• Complete all the required paperwork and daily documentation as needed including required reports, checklists, progress notes etc.
• Provided transportation to people served as necessary.
• Complete all required Agency Training per agency policy
• Adhere to all Agency and Program Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in corporate compliance and quality assurance activities as required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Attend Life Plan meetings and team meetings for people receiving services as requested.
• Participate in Agency committees.
• Administer medications as trained and as designated.
• Loading and unloading buses.

Reporting Responsibilities:Reports to:

• Genesee & Orleans Counties: Supported Employment Manager
• Livingston & Wyoming Counties: Sr Director of Day & Employment Services

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to instruct others on vocational, advocacy and daily living skills.
• Strong verbal communication and writing skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with business owners and leaders in the community.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain composure under pressure.
• Serve as a role model and represent the agency positively in the community.
• Ability to use a computer or mobile device to access email and required software.
• Ability to self-initiate projects and function autonomously as a leader when needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, and to stand, sit, kneel, and stoop
• Ability to assist an adult with personal care needs
• Be physically able to assist individuals in transferring from wheelchair to another seat when needed
• Ability to assist individuals with ambulation
• Ability to move chairs, tables and access storage areas.
• Ability to drive.

Working Conditions:

• May involve frequent travel to off-site locations including job/volunteer locations, community recreational sites and personal residences.
• May require evening and weekend work.
• May require use of personal vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with people with disabilities in an employment setting preferred
• Valid NYS driver’s license with a safe driving record per agency policy