Impactful Job Developer for Vocational Services

Sevita; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) match

Paid time off

Purposeful work

Career development opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, seeks a Job Developer to build connections with employers and agencies and secure competitive community-based jobs and volunteer opportunities for individuals referred for vocational support.

You will research sites, assess opportunities, and support individuals in searching, interviewing, and maintaining employment while contributing to their service plans and ensuring safety and rights in community settings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Five years of experience in a human services delivery system including two years in job development.
• A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent proficiency may be substituted for the above education and experience.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Effective communication skills with ability to build rapport with others.
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature.

Responsibilities

• Contact community-based employers as an employment specialist to secure paid employment and volunteer educational opportunities for referred individuals.
• Research and evaluate community employment sites; complete vocational assessments and site evaluations.
• Explore careers and vocational opportunities by connecting with employers and matching needs to individuals’ goals.
• Assist individuals in searching and interviewing for employment; provide follow-up after placement.
• Provide work adjustment training to improve work skills, behaviors, interpersonal skills, and ethics.
• Contribute to Individual Service Plans for individuals with paid/volunteer jobs and job development goals.
• Complete required service documentation and communicate with planning team regularly.
• Attend community meetings; represent the program professionally and uphold individual rights.
• Ensure individuals’ safety by providing appropriate supervision at job sites.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Rapport building

Reliable, responsible, caring

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, seeks a Job Developer to build connections with employers and agencies and secure competitive community-based jobs and volunteer opportunities for individuals referred for vocational support.

You will research sites, assess opportunities, and support individuals in searching, interviewing, and maintaining employment while contributing to their service plans and ensuring safety and rights in community settings.