Job Developer

Abilis; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Abilis in Greenwich, CT is seeking an experienced Job Developer to join our growing team. This role focuses on developing, coordinating, and supporting individualized employment programs, and maintaining accurate documentation while building relationships with employers and community partners.

The position also supports billing processes and collaborates with Employment Managers and the Program Director to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Science, or related field; or eight years of full-time experience in vocational programs, direct care, job development, or job maintenance.
• Minimum two years of experience supporting individuals with special needs in habilitation, education, or vocational programs.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to engage effectively with participants.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate agency vehicles; CPR certification (or ability to obtain/maintain).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between departments, businesses, and the community, representing the agency professionally.
• Address day-to-day concerns, provide crisis intervention, and troubleshoot issues at job sites as needed.
• Develop, support, and provide coverage for transportation plans and worksite assignments.
• Assist with tracking BRS hours, timesheets, and timely submission of billing paperwork.
• Participate in developing and implementing IPPs and monitor progress toward goals.
• Complete all required documentation, including data sheets, employment summaries, incident reports, and case records.
• Teach job skills, professionalism, social skills, hygiene, and safety to promote employee independence.
• Assign and monitor work tasks, conduct quality control checks, and ensure adherence to job specifications.
• Support behavioral plan development and implementation as needed.
• Maintain communication logs, track customer satisfaction, and share updates with Employment Managers and Program Director.
• Provide training and guidance to on-site staff working with assigned employees.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with businesses, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Provide backup coverage for job sites, transportation routes, and other operational needs as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Engage with participants

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Associate degree or 8 years relevant experience

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Abilis Headquarters - Greenwich, CT 06831Salary Range: $21.00 Hourly

We are looking for an experienced and motivatedJob Developerto joinourgrowing team atAbilis!

About Us:

Abilis’ mission is to empower individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through comprehensive services, support, and advocacy. We are dedicated to helping people build able, independent lives while honoring dignity and individual strengths. Our work strengthens families and fosters inclusive, supportive communities.

Job Summary:

The Job Developer is the primary provider of employment-related services for assigned participants. This roleis responsible fordeveloping, coordinating, and supporting individualized employment programs, including job development and coaching. The Job Developermaintainsaccuratedocumentation, builds strong relationships with employers and community partners, and ensures participant success in competitive employment settings. This role also supports billing processes and collaborates with the Employment Managers and Program Director to ensure smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between departments, businesses, and the community,representingthe agency professionally.
• Address day-to-day concerns, provide crisis intervention, and troubleshoot issues at job sites as needed.
• Develop, support, and provide coverage for transportation plans and worksite assignments.
• Assistwith tracking BRS hours, timesheets, andtimelysubmission of billing paperwork.
• Participate in developing and implementing Individual Program Plans (IPPs) andmonitorprogress toward goals.
• Complete all required documentation, including data sheets, employment summaries, incident reports, and case records.
• Teach job skills, professionalism, social skills, hygiene, and safety to promote employee independence.
• Assign andmonitorwork tasks, conduct quality control checks, and ensure adherence to job specifications.
• Support behavioral plan development and implementation as needed.
• Maintain communication logs, track customer satisfaction, and share updates with Employment Managers and Program Director.
• Provide training and guidance to on-site staff working with assigned employees.
• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with businesses, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Provide backup coverage for job sites, transportation routes, and other operational needs asrequired.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Science, or related field; or eight years of full-time experience in vocational programs, direct care, job development, or job maintenance.
• Minimum two years of experience supporting individuals with special needs in habilitation, education, or vocational programs.
• Strong verbal communication skills andabilityto engage effectively with participants.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safelyoperateagency vehicles; CPR certification (or ability to obtain/maintain) with physical ability to perform CPR and Heimlich maneuver.
• Ability to safely use adaptive equipment, provide close supervision, and implement behavior support plans.
• Knowledge of and adherence to agency, state, and federal regulations.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• free life insurance
• 401k profit share
• tuition assistance program
• awards and recognition including team of the season
• on the spot awards
• and anniversary gifts