Project Career Launch Developer

Description

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 

MAIN JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Attend Employment Planning Meetings with the intern and all team members to learn the intern’s career interests, specific job preferences (hours, location, etc.), skills, and abilities for an individualized employment plan. 
• Assist with the employment plan and implement specific vocational components of the plan, including job search, training, and the development of specific goals, objectives, and activities for a successful transition to work. 
• Work with the business liaison, onsite team, and families to help secure competitive, integrated employment at the host business (when appropriate) or in the community.  For interns not employed by the host business, find career-oriented job opportunities in businesses that meet the intern’s employment goal, allowing them to use skills developed during their internships.  
• Offer interns workshops and individual assistance with resume development, interviewing techniques, and other job preparation activities in coordination with the onsite team. 
• Complete targeted job market research.  Provide outreach to community businesses and associations (such as the Chamber and Rotary) to develop linkages and a network of employers that offer job opportunities using the skills learned at the host business. 
• Coordinate employment activities with Vocational Rehabilitation. 
• Develop linkages among other agencies to assure effective transition from Project Career Launch to successful competitive, integrated employment. 
• Coordinate job placement, training/coaching activities, travel training (if available), accommodations, and necessary job supports for interns. 
• Work with interns and graduates, employers, families, agency personnel, and other appropriate parties to problem solve issues related to employment. 
• When an intern or graduate achieves employment, provide information for data entry in the Member Portal to the appropriate team member. 
• Provide job coaching services and training other coaches at sites, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred (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.

Salary : $21