Job Developer

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance

Job summary

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services seeks a Job Developer to help individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities secure employment aligned with their skills and interests. The role involves building community relationships, leveraging resources, and coordinating with potential employers.

Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and written communication skills, solid computer skills, and a valid license with a car is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and building community relationships.
• Strong interpersonal, writing and computer skills to ensure compliance with program regulations.
• Valid license and own car a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify job opportunities aligned with individuals' skills and interests.
• Leverage community resources, job fairs, and employer connections to develop placements.
• Support individuals with IDD as they enter the workforce.

Job description

Ohel is seeking a Job Developer to work with individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities as they enter the work force. Responsibilities will include finding jobs corresponding with individual's skills and interests, use community resources, job fairs and other connections to develop jobs with potential employers. Candidate must have relevant experience creating and building community relationships. Strong interpersonal, writing and computer skills to ensure compliance with program regulations. Valid license and own car a plus. This full time position is based in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Long Island.

Position includes a competitive benefits package including 403B retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and for full time employees, health insurance.

Salary: $18 - $20 per hour