Job Developer

Job Overview:

The Job Developer reports to the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program Manager and provides direct services to our clients. The Job Developer will assist the clients with finding a job in their community and by providing support services to the clients. Those services include transportation, assisting with creating resumes, or training employment skills, including how to be successful on the job.

The Job Developer's role involves identifying job opportunities that align with the client's interests, needs, skills, and experience. They will provide support and assistance to clients in achieving their career goals and may collaborate with local employers to connect clients with available job openings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Adhere to The Center’s policies and procedures, including confidentiality.

· Maintain relationships that are respectful, based on mutual trust, and that maintain professional boundaries.

· Develop professional relationships with local employers tailored to the business and client needs.

· Meet with local employers on a regular basis to ensure quality of services, communication and satisfaction.

· Encourage growth and recognize autonomy while also being attentive reducing the client’s risk of harm; create a safe environment.

· Know and respect the values of the people served and advocate their expression of choices.

· Follow each client’s person-centered plan to aid in achieving their goals.

· Meet with clients on a regular basis to ensure active participation, communication and client engagement.

· Stay informed on trends, best practices, regulatory changes by participating in departmental meetings.

· Observe and report any patterns in behavior including any progression or regression and report to the Program Manager, capture success stories.

· Acts as a resource to the clients, including supporting and motivating them when possible.

Requirements:

· Education: High School Diploma.

· Experience:

· 3 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities.

· Proven track record for participating in the community.

· Physical Requirements

· This position will typically work in the community with occasional work outside and in small, enclosed spaces. Frequent sitting, standing, talking, active listening and repetitive motions. Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. Occasional bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, crawling, reaching, walking, driving, traveling, kneeling and crouching.

· Strength in the following skillset:

· Attention to detail.

· Strong problem-solving skills.

· Excellent time management with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.

· Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

· Organization is a must.

· Proficient in Recipient Rights.

· Mandt or CPI is an advantage.

· CPR or First Aid is an advantage.

· Knowledge of Industry Standards is an advantage.

· Characteristics:

· Able to observe the Company Culture- See Company Overview.

· Must be Outgoing and display an enthusiastic attitude.

· Respectful and Supportive.

· Goal-oriented- determine S.M.A.R.T (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, and Relevant) goals.

· Observant and displays the ability to identify patterns.

· Must be a clear communicator.

· be able to pass the following at-hire, annually and-or prior to the expiration date:

Required: Frequency:

Annual Criminal history background investigation Prior to hire and annually thereafter.

Valid Driver’s License and Clean M.V.R. Prior to hire and annually thereafter.

Valid insurance on personal vehicle. Prior to hire and annually thereafter.

Drug screening Prior to hire and as required thereafter.

The Center’s Policies and Procedures During orientation and annually thereafter.

The Center’s Safety Accessibility Risk-SAR Program During orientation and annually thereafter.

Corporate Compliance During orientation and annually thereafter.

Cultural Diversity During orientation and annually thereafter.

Confidentiality and HIPAA Regulations During orientation and annually thereafter.

Sexual harassment and retaliation. During orientation and annually thereafter.

Grievance and Appeals During orientation and annually thereafter.

Bloodborne Pathogens During orientation and annually thereafter.

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) During orientation and annually thereafter.

Person Centered Planning, Self Determination During orientation and annually thereafter.

Recipient Rights Within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.

C.P.I. OR Mandt Training Within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter.

C.P.R. and First Aid Within 60 days of hire and prior to expiration date.

Medication Administration, if assisting clients. Within 60 days of hire.

Individual Plan of Service- I.P.O.S. Prior to serving the client

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Can you pass a background check?
• Can you pass a drug test?
• Do you have reliable transportation?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17