Job Developer

Position Summary:

The Job Developer will assist individuals with disabilities to find suitable employment opportunities. They will work closely with clients and employers to assess and develop job-related skills, make connections with employers, and assist with successful job placements.

Essential Functions:

Develop individual community-based jobs for clients with a wide range of disabilities based on customer/referral source input, make employer contacts, develop and implement job placement plans Provide consultation, training strategy information, and accommodation information to support the individual, Job Coaches, employers, referral sources, and supervisors Ensure that all customers and team members receive necessary and timely communication Coordinate services with other agencies and staff Ensure billing and reports are sent to customers in a timely fashion and referrals are addressed within ten days of receipt Provide job site follow-up as needed Assist in generating new referrals Transport clients to appointments, interviews, meetings and work as needed Explain and use employment and wage reimbursement incentives to clients, employers, agencies and families Ensure a high level of quality services Mentor all new Job Developers regarding all aspects of job development, service delivery, paperwork and billing Respond immediately to complaints and concerns Ensures compliance with CARF standards Other duties as assigned Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred Compassionate, patient, and dependable Ability to follow support plans and communicate clearly with team members Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries Must have conflict resolution and organizational skills Must be able to effectively communicate and interact in a positive manner, utilizing both written and verbal methods, with participants, families, advocates, employees, and referring agencies Must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office software and other web-based software Must represent The Alpha Group and its participants to the public in a professional manner Must be at least 18 years old Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred Must be willing and able to travel to various job sites Ability to pass background checks and required screenings Must remain in compliance with all regulatory standards governing program services, including appropriate training Must have or obtain First Aid/CPR/AED training certification Must be able to read, write, and understand English