Career Developer

Vista Autism Services; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Autism Services in Hershey, PA seeks a Career Developer to provide job finding and job support for clients pursuing competitive employment. You will assess skills, arrange business tours, and collaborate with employers to tailor roles while guiding clients through onboarding and transportation coordination.

The role emphasizes leadership, multi-tasking, and technology use, with a focus on building long-term employment opportunities and maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience partnering with businesses to build long-term employment opportunities.
• Clean PA driving record, valid PA driver’s license, vehicle inspection, registration, and insurance.
• Successful completion of Vista's de-escalation and crisis intervention curriculum.
• Passing of pre-employment regulatory and safety-sensitive requirements including PPD, physical exam, and drug tests.
• Proficiency with technology including MS Office and internet applications.

Responsibilities

• Assess the employment skills and abilities of assigned individuals and document results.
• Schedule tours with local businesses to assess employment needs and identify potential jobs.
• Collaborate with businesses to create new job opportunities through task carving or shared responsibilities.
• Support hired individuals in job settings and use teaching strategies to promote independence.
• Complete business assessments to identify environment and skills needs for employment.
• Coordinate discovery activities, match clients to opportunities, and coordinate onboarding.
• Provide information to stakeholders to support employment goals.
• Assist with transportation coordination to and from work.
• Document billing and complete paperwork promptly.
• Coordinate onboarding and assist with pre-employment paperwork.
• Provide coaching to team members and implement feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Technology proficiency

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related service field

Job description

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Hershey, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1495

The Career Developer provides both job finding and job supporting assistance to clients interested in obtaining competitive employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assesses the employment skills and abilities of assigned individuals documenting observations on specified forms and compiling results into a client Career Assessment Report
• Schedules tours with local businesses to assess employment needs and identify potential jobs
• Works with businesses through a customized employment approach to realize the value of reassigning tasks, carving activities off current employee job descriptions, or sharing job responsibilities that results in the creation of new job opportunities
• Serves as back-up staff assigned to support hired individuals in job settings with intent of fading to natural supports by utilizing effective teaching strategies to appropriately navigate environment, produce quality work, and engage in social interactions
• Completes business assessments to indicate needs of the business and features of the environment, social skills and task-related skills a client would need to obtain employment within that entity
• Collaborates with teams to coordinate discovery activities, match clients to job opportunities, schedule and staff assessment opportunities, and coordinate the onboarding process
• Provides information to relevant stakeholders to support the development of appropriate employment goals for clients served
• Supports the coordination of transportation to and from work
• Documents billing at time of delivery of service and completes other required paperwork as assigned timely and accurately
• Coordinates onboarding process when clients are hired, including assisting with completion of pre-employment and orientation paperwork
• Provides coaching to all team members in a supportive and collaborative manner, and receives and implements coaching and feedback from others to improve performance
• Completes other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not require supervisory responsibility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following positions or frequent movements are typical of the job: sitting, walking, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, and crawling, often for extended periods of the workday. Assignment may require the ability to physically move clients during possible physical interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment.

The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements may change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved, instructions is mandatory. The incumbent must be able to travel to multiple locations as needed, when needed to conduct organizational business. Subject to the environmental conditions of employment sites and business partner settings. This position may require driving students in school vehicles.

EXPECTED SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position with a 40-hour work week expectation. Days and hours of the work week are to be agreed upon by management, the assigned client’s schedules, and the EIBS calendar, including an obligation to work 20 hours over school break weeks. As part of this role, direct support may be required to assist with specific duties or situations, e.g., clients, teams, or projects. In the event that you are called upon to provide support and you are unable to, Paid Time Off (PTO) will be required. Additionally, if you are unable to attend an in-service day, PTO will also be required to cover your absence..

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience partnering with businesses and in building long-term relationships for the purposes of continued employment opportunities required
• Clean driving record, valid PA driver’s license, current vehicle inspection, up-to-date vehicle registration, and proof of adequate insurance coverage required
• Successful completion Vista's de-escalation and crisis intervention curriculum required
• Required passing of all pre-employment regulatory and safety-sensitive employee requirements including, but not limited to, PPD testing, physical exam, and drug tests
• Proficiency in the use of technology, including but not limited to electronic devices, Internet applications, and Microsoft Office products required

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related service field highly desired
• Prior experience completing discovery and/or customization of jobs highly desired
• Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder highly desired
• Connections to local businesses and knowledge of compensation and benefits and how they affect an individual’s social security and insurance preferred
• Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills
• Effectively manages multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines