Project Career Launch Developer

Consider joining Community Integrated Services, the region's leading supported employment provider, as we empower people with disabilities through individualized employment opportunities. Through creativity, flexibility, and community collaboration, CIS provides individualized, person-centered support and training to help individuals with disabilities attain their employment goals.

Project Career Launch at Drexel University is a school-to-work transition program to prepare young adults on the autism spectrum for career-focused employment. The program adopts the framework and program principles of The Learning Academy at the University of Southern Florida. Participants engage in self-discovery and career exploration through peer mentoring, community-based learning and internships.

Through an expanded partnership with the Community College of Philadelphia students may also have the opportunity to take dual enrollment coursework and participate in further education. Upon program completion, students will either be employed or connected to further training/education relating to their personal career plan.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide aspirational job development and placement services as part of Project Career Launch program team. Identify student interns’ strengths, interests and abilities related to career counseling, job development, and placement at the Project Career Launch host business or a community employer. Determine what supports and/or adaptations may be needed for training and successful employment.

• Work part time on site at :Project Career Launch
• Work closely with the: Project Career Launch team
• Maintain a good working relationship with our program partners (Drexel University/School District of Philadelphia)
• Be able to manage their time to place all students by the: Project Career Launch deadline
• Create new relationships and maintain existing relationships with internship sites
• Support high school age students (ages 18-21 years old)
• Maintain an additional development caseload as student numbers ebb and flow

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred (BS or BA, four year college or technical school).
• 1 plus years of experience in Education, Social Services or Business preferred.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products, specifically Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Possess valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Must have access to an automobile and internet access at home.
• Must be able to pass all required background checks.
• Must be fully vaccinated or in the process of getting fully vaccinated.

Community Integrated Services (CIS) is an equal opportunity employer. CIS does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

Applicants with disabilities may contact Community Integrated Services human resource team members via telephone, fax, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Human Resources by email at hrteam@cisworks.org, by phone at 215-238-7411 in PA or 302-376-8259 in DE or by fax 215-238-7423 in PA or 302-491-4970 in DE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have access to an insured, working vehicle to travel throughout Philadelphia and surrounding counties?

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21