Job Developer

Easterseals Iowa Careers; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off: 20 days first year (25+

Employer-paid life insurance/AD&D/LTD

Job summary

Easterseals Iowa is seeking a Job Developer to support adults with developmental disabilities in finding competitive work opportunities, accounting for each client’s preferences and building relationships with local businesses to facilitate employment. The job includes on-the-job support and accommodations as needed, with coordination among funding sources and families.

The position offers full-time, flexible scheduling with opportunities to connect onsite and in the community, serving Polk and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience, preferably in human services, sociology, psychology, education, business, marketing, or related field, or two years’ experience in a related field.
• Ability to pass and maintain nationally recognized certification as an employment specialist within 24 months of hire.
• Experience with presentations, sales, or job development preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written or verbal formats.
• Ability to make cold calls and be self-motivated.
• Ability to operate a computer and navigate Easterseals database; Word and Excel preferred.
• Ability to work with a variety of people, with and without disabilities.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and lift; transfer or move a minimum of 80 pounds.
• Have reliable transportation for work-related travel.
• Certified in CPR, First Aid, and Relational Mandt training (or ability to obtain) within 90 days.
• Ability to complete Mandatory Reporter training within 30 days.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours as required, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with developmental disabilities in finding competitive work opportunities by understanding clients’ preferred work environments.
• Develop relationships with community businesses to facilitate employment opportunities for clients.
• Assist clients in seeking accommodations on the job and provide on-the-job support as needed.
• Coordinate with funding sources, parents/guardians, and other team members.
• Track development activities and provide documentation of services.

Skills

Presentation skills

Sales experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

A career at Easterseals Iowa is more than a job - it is an opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives every day!

In our Job Developer position, we support adults with developmental disabilities in finding competitive work opportunities. This is done through understanding clients' preferred work environments and developing relationships with community businesses to facilitate employment opportunities for clients. Once a client accepts a job offer, Job Developers then assist clients in seeking accommodations on the job and provide on-the-job support as needed. Secondly, Career Coaches then provide continued support for clients in maintaining community employment. Other job duties include communicating with funding sources, parents, guardians, and other team members, tracking development activities, and providing documentation of services.

The starting wage is $18.00/hour, moving up to $18.25 after a successful completion of our 90-day orientation period. The schedule for this position is full-time, however flexible, with the opportunity to connect onsite and in the community with clients. Supported Employment serves adults age 18 and older who are diagnosed with a developmental and/or intellectual disability in Polk and surrounding counties. Enjoy a person-centered schedule and make a difference in someone's life!

Easterseals has:

• Competitive wage and benefits including medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment/long term disability insurance, and a 403(b) tax-deferred retirement plan offered to all full-time employees
• 20 days off the first year, increasing to 25 days off the second year, that we not only let you take, but expect you to take off!
• A culture that promotes from within for advancement opportunities
• A flexible team working environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience, preferably in human services, sociology, psychology, education, business, marketing, sales, or a business field, or two years’ experience in a related field
• Ability to pass and maintain nationally recognized certification as an employment specialist within 24 months of hire.
• Experience with presentations, sales, or job development preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written or verbal formats
• Ability to make cold calls and be self-motivated.
• Ability to operate a computer and navigate through Easterseals database. Experience in word processing software; Word and Excel preferred
• Ability to work with a variety of people, with and without disabilities
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and lift
• Ability to transfer or move a minimum of 80 pounds.
• Have reliable transportation for work-related travel.
• Insurable under Easter Seals vehicle insurance policy
• Certified in CPR, First Aid, and Relational Mandt training (or ability to obtain certification) within the first 90 days.
• Ability to successfully complete Mandatory Reporter training within the first 30 days.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours as required, including weekends and evenings.