Non-Profit Employment Coordinator - $22-$24/hr

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a dedicated and resourceful Job Developer to join their client's team in Minnesota. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in sourcing employment opportunities and guiding program participants through the job acquisition process. This position requires a professional who can work collaboratively with staff members and create best practices for job placement activities.

• Sourcing paid integrated and competitive employment for clients and guiding them through the job acquisition process.
• Working collaboratively with other staff members, assisting in creating best practices for job placement activities.
• Demonstrating independent decision-making, planning, and follow-through.
• Maintaining effective and professional communication with individuals inside and outside of the organization
• Facilitating positive relationships with community partners and promoting the organization whenever possible.
• Visiting participant employers at least once monthly to ensure accurate communication and problem-solving with employers to assist both employee and employer in having a positive work experience.
• Recording student information and evaluating student performance electronically as required.
• Supporting onboarding, training, and coaching for Job Developers.
• Attending performance evaluations, coaching, or corrective action meetings, as needed or requested by employee or manager.
• Coordinating with external providers including transportation, vocational, and social security wage reporting as requested.
• Providing training to local organizations and national affiliates.
• Documenting client services in case notes, Employment Plans, and Service Hours Agreements, etc.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
  
  

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Special Education, Social Work, or related field preferred
• Experience as a job developer, employment/vocational specialist, or related position, working with individuals with learning differences and autism spectrum disorders preferred but not required
• Familiarity with the local employment market is a plus.
• Excellent people and interpersonal skills, with the ability to promote a culture of mutual respect and teamwork
• Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility and good judgment
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational, employer and participant information
• Demonstrate professionalism in work performance and communication with others
• Excellent organizational skills, with strong oral and written communication skills

Additional Info:

• Pay: $22-24/hr
• Schedule: 8:30 AM-5:30 PM M-F
• Type: Direct Hire
• Location: 100% Onsite
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.