IDD Job Developer & Employer Liaison

Community Mainstreaming; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

403(B) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Section 125 Flexible Spending Program

Voluntary insurance options

Job summary

Community Mainstreaming is seeking a Job Developer to establish and maintain activities to locate internship and competitive employment opportunities for program participants in Nassau and Suffolk County, NY.

You will build relationships with employers and public agencies to create inclusive job opportunities, coach participants for job readiness, and track progress and outcomes to improve program impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong written and spoken communication.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
• Experience with community outreach is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess participant readiness for employment by evaluating skills and interests, using discovery activities and assessments.
• Develop strong community connections by establishing relationships with employers, public agencies, and organizations to create job opportunities.
• Generate job leads through outreach, responding to job ads, and actively seeking roles suited to participants’ goals.
• Support and coach participants on the job by maintaining contact with employers, providing ongoing support, and troubleshooting any challenges.
• Serve as advocate and liaison between potential employers, program participants and other support available.
• Track and report on participant progress, job outcomes, and employer feedback.
• Advise and assist participants with job search techniques including interviews strategies, resume writing, completion of job applications and networking.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer outreach

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Mainstreaming is seeking a Job Developer to establish and maintain activities to locate internship and competitive employment opportunities for program participants in Nassau and Suffolk County, NY.

You will build relationships with employers and public agencies to create inclusive job opportunities, coach participants for job readiness, and track progress and outcomes to improve program impact.