Job Developer

Disability Community Resource Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Disability Community Resource Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Job Developer to support development and placement of employment opportunities for its members. The role reports to the Employment Services Director and involves direct employer outreach and coordination with DOR resources.

You will conduct intake assessments, set employment goals, provide preparation on resumes, interviewing, applications and appropriate work behaviors, and deliver job club activities with follow-up up to 90

Qualifications

• Experience in job development for people with disabilities.
• Familiarity with employment issues including accommodations and assistive tech.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity requirements and accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and employment assessments for new referrals.
• Develop employment goals based on member skills and preferences.
• Provide job preparation training (interviewing, resume, applications, work behaviors).
• Provide job development and placement services with employer outreach.
• Follow up up to 90 days after placement.
• Assist with barriers to job retention and coordinate with DOR programs.
• Lead weekly Job Club sessions and prepare reports for Rehab Department.

Skills

Job development

Employer outreach

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Job Developer

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Employment Services Director

SALARY RANGE: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

SUMMARY

The Job Developer is under the direction and supervision of the Program Manager and is responsible for the development of and placement in employment opportunities for DCRC members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities:

• Conduct an initial intake and employment assessment with each new member referred from the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).
• Develop employment goals with the member based on the member’s skills, interests, income requirements, city of residence and other relevant factors.
• Provide employment preparation to members, both individually and in groups, on the topics of:
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Resume Development
  • Application Preparation
  • Appropriate Work Behaviors
  • Grooming and Hygiene
• Provide job development services to members. This includes direct contact with employers to develop job leads. Maintain ongoing file of employer contacts and activities.
• Provide job placement services to a member that includes short-term follow-up services up to 90 days after employment.
• Assist employers and members with barriers to job retention.
• Participate in job development activities coordinated by the DOR (Diversity Employment Source, Jobs in Motion, etc.).
• Provide a weekly Job Club for members receiving services.
• Prepare required reports for submission to the Department of Rehabilitation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in job development and working with persons with disabilities (physical, neurodivergent/mental health, intellectual and/or developmental).
• Familiarity with employment related issues facing people with disabilities including accommodations and adaptive equipment/assistive technology.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements and accessibility standards for people with disabilities in the workplace required.
• Demonstrated experience in all facets of employment including resume preparation, interviewing, business expectations, and major job categories.
• Demonstrated ability to do employer outreach.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills needed to interact effectively with a variety of staff, volunteers and members of the community.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (oral/written).
• Demonstrated ability in basic computer literacy.
• Must be able to travel as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Life experience with disability as well as knowledge of the Independent Living Movement philosophy preferred.
• Experience in Domestic violence/ Sexual assault preferred.

POSITION TYPE/HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position that reports to the Program Manager. The Job Developer is expected to work the typical work week at DCRC- 40 hours a week with an unpaid hour reserved for lunch.

EEO/AAP STATEMENT

The Disability Community Resource Center an equal opportunity employer committed to a professional, non-discriminatory, and non-retaliatory workplace. In compliance with federal and California law, we do not discriminate based on race (including hair texture/protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decisions, sex, gender (identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, or veteran status.

The Disability Community Resource Center is committed to taking affirmative action to employ qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Personnel actions—hiring, promotion, training, compensation—are administered without regard to these statuses, and employees are protected from retaliation for filing complaints or assisting in investigations.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change or be assigned.