Business Engagement Specialist

The Center’s mission is to help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams. We do this by offering programs that support people with disabilities to live, work, learn and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community of their choice.

Our vision is to support people through teams that are dedicated to the achievement of excellence and innovation, embraced within a community based upon respect, kindness and open communication.

Center for Developmental Disabilities Values:

• Everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
• People are supported to reach their unique and maximum potential.
• Individual choices are encouraged and incorporated into everyday life.

At the Center, we embrace diverse voices and value the seen and unseen qualities that make each person unique. We are committed to the advocacy for people with disabilities through the creation of a community based upon full inclusion and equity. Our commitment to DEI learning facilitates opportunities and growth for our employees so that the people we support may thrive.

Job Overview:

• The Business Engagement Specialist serves as a Community Ambassador for the Center, building relationships and networking to create sustainable community partners that equipped the Center with community-based program activities.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who excels at relationship building, marketing, job development, and has experience supporting individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

Some Responsibilities:

• Responsible for job development for Vocational Support Services participants seeking paid integrated employment.
• Collaborate with Day Habilitation management team to fully develop volunteer activities.
• Find and establish vocational assessment sites and volunteer activities for vocational, prevocational and day habilitation programs that promote acquisition of work skills and community experience.
• Conduct outreach/networking activities with external organizations and participate in fairs / expos, business organizations, and networking events aimed at providing community opportunities for the people we support and build our community presence.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree required
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program needs
• Use your own vehicle during work hours for travel throughout Nassau and Suffolk, ensuring the vehicle is in good driving condition. Mileage will be reimbursed.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in real-life settings preferred
• Sales and/or Marketing experience a plus
• Able to lift 50 pounds

Social Media:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheCenterforDevelopmentalDisabilites/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecenterfordd/?hl=en

We provide a robust benefit package and a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus.

An employee's salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,350.00 - $69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person