Employment Consultant

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Health insurance

Time off

Job summary

Best Buddies International seeks an Employment Consultant to coach and mentor individuals with IDD through the job search, onboarding, training, and ongoing support. You will manage documentation, employer relationships, and ensure compliance while promoting independence and meaningful employment.

The role involves travel within the local area, collaboration with the Jobs team, and participation in fundraising and community outreach as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of professional experience; Best Buddies program experience a plus.
• Ability to engage comfortably with individuals with IDD, addressing sensitive topics with empathy and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills; ability to support multiple relationships while guiding individuals toward success.
• Public speaking, group facilitation, and delivering engaging presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of job participants and track services in SETWorks database.
• Complete required paperwork and reports for funding agencies.
• Collaborate with Programs Supervisor on billing records and funding reimbursement.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in annual compliance trainings.
• Support fundraising and community outreach activities and represent the organization at events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Time management

Strong writing

Ability to engage with IDD

Travel frequently

Autonomous collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years experience

Tools

Office 365

Social media platforms

Job description

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.

Job Title: Employment Consultant

Department: State Operations and Programs

Reports to: Program Supervisor, Jobs

Salary Range: $44,000

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Employment Consultant is to function as a coach, mentor, and vocational support professional working one-to-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This includessupportingparticipants through the job seeking process, onboarding and ongoing training while managing essential documentation, compliance requirements, and employer relationships to foster successful and sustainableemployment. The Employment Consultant empowers individuals to achieve meaningful employment by providing personalized guidance, skill development, and advocacy. This position supports individuals with IDD as they navigate barriers, maximize their potential, and secure opportunities that enhance theirindependence andoverall quality of life.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to

Programs

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of professional experience, Best Buddies program experience a plus
• Ability to engage comfortably with individuals with IDD, addressing sensitive topics with empathy and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, support, balance and steward multiple relationships while guiding individuals toward success
• Basic skills in public speaking, group facilitation, and delivering engaging presentations
• Familiarity with Office 365 and a basic understanding of social media platforms
• Strongwriting ability, attention to detail and proficiency in project and time management
• Capable of working autonomously while also collaborating effectively in a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel frequently within the local area and use a personal cell phone for work-related communication
• Fundraising events are a core part of the organization’s success and require full staff participation, therefore, occasional weekend work may be necessary to support events and other initiatives throughout the year
• Access to an automobile with applicable insurance or other reliable transportation
• Employment is contingent upon state accreditation and the ability to obtain federal suitability clearance for the Ticket to Work Program

Marketing and Fund Development

• Demonstrate the Best Buddies mission in action by contributing images and content for various social media platforms, participating employer recognition activities and various annual initiatives
• Support local Best Buddies fundraising events through community outreach, generating revenue, etc.
• Represent the organization at local networking events, expanding the network of potential participants, employer partners and community collaborations

Operations

• Assumes full responsibility for a caseload of successfully employed job participants, including the documentation, tracking billable services, and compliance requirements within SETWorks secure database
• Completes required paperwork in a timely and organized manner, including but not limited to Individualized Written Program Plan (IWPP), annual paperwork, safety exercises, and all reports required for local funding agencies
• Collaborates with Jobs Program Supervisor to complete accurate billing records and ensure timely submission for funding reimbursement
• Attend regular staff meetings to discuss referrals, updates and in-service training, contributing to team coordination and knowledge sharing
• Participate in annual compliance training on in-house LMS covering ethics, safety, and program policies
• Attend quarterly Ticket to Work training modules to identify, assign, support and report on ticketholder participants in reaching greater levels of financial independence through work and earnings

Best Buddies® is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International’s core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.

Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off.

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