Inclusive Job Developer & Discovery Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time off policy

Health benefits

Retirement matching

Transit benefits

Job summary

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) seeks an experienced Job Developer to support Customized Employment for persons with disabilities. The role involves Discovery, intern site development, resume creation, and placing individuals in competitive jobs with on-site coaching as needed.

You will build employer networks, manage multiple sites, and ensure HIPAA confidentiality while guiding participants through job matching and referrals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years’ experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Experience as a Job Developer or in Sales/Marketing or related field a plus.
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain employer relationships with business and industry with a focus on employment opportunities across fields.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong presentation and networking skills.
• Must be able to travel to multiple sites daily.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Discovery process and final Discovery Report within ~90 days.
• Develop community-based sites for internships across various career explorations.
• Place about 25 individuals per year.
• Create resumes for consumers in the program.
• Assist consumers with applications.
• Maintain relationships with employers and develop new accounts.
• Help consumers find, get and keep jobs.
• Market and set up on-site job coaching when needed.
• Educate employers on disability-related issues and tax credits.
• Manage paperwork required by funding sources.
• Provide job search services including resume writing and interview prep.
• Maintain CMIS log of services daily.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Networking skills

Team player

Travel

HIPAA confidentiality awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) seeks an experienced Job Developer to support Customized Employment for persons with disabilities. The role involves Discovery, intern site development, resume creation, and placing individuals in competitive jobs with on-site coaching as needed.

You will build employer networks, manage multiple sites, and ensure HIPAA confidentiality while guiding participants through job matching and referrals.