Job Developer Freeport Mon-Fr 9:00a-5:00p flex including, possible nights and weekends 35 hrs p[...]

Brookville Center for Children's Services; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookville Center for Children's Services in Freeport, IL seeks a Job Developer to coordinate supported employment placements for program participants. This role focuses on developing relationships with community employers, conducting job analyses and facilitating successful placements.

Candidates should have a BA/BS in rehabilitation or human services, two years of related experience, strong communication and computer skills, and a valid driver’s license for travel to placements and meetings.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in rehabilitation or human services field is required.
• Two years’ experience in supporting individuals with disabilities, including six months in supported employment or vocational rehabilitation.
• Two years’ experience in business and/or sales is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and basic computer skills are required.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle for travel to employers, agency facilities and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develops job placement opportunities for participants in the Supported Employment Program.
• Engages with community-based employers to coordinate employment opportunities.
• Communicates opportunities with the Supported Employment team and participants’ support networks.
• Performs worksite and task analyses to match individuals to suitable jobs.
• Generates reports and completes forms to comply with regulations.
• Supports development of comprehensive employment plans aligned with assessments and mandates.
• Conducts job readiness activities, including resume writing and mock interviews.
• Provides billable services when covering ETS caseloads as requested.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Basic computer skills

Driving/Transportation

Business/Sales experience

Supported Employment experience

Education

BA/BS degree in rehabilitation or human services field

Job description

Job Developer Freeport Mon-Fr 9:00a-5:00p flex including, possible nights and weekends 35 hrs per week

Job Category: Case Manager

Requisition Number: JOBDE013359

• Posted : October 11, 2021
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Freeport

Mon-Fr 9:00a-5:00p flex including, possible nights and weekends
35hrs flex

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in rehabilitation or human services field required.
• Two years’ experience supporting individuals with varying disabilities, including six months in supported employment services or vocational rehabilitation field required.
• Two years’ experience in business and/or sales required.
• Successful candidate should possess adequate written and oral communication skills, basic computer skills and maintain a commitment to professional service delivery and the agency’s mission.
• Use of employee’s personal vehicle to provide transportation to/from community based employers, agency facilities and meeting locations.

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

This position provides job development and placement activities for the benefit of individuals enrolled in the Supported Employment Program. In this capacity the job developer works cooperatively with Supported Employment Department staff and employers to coordinate potential employment opportunities for those participants enrolled in the program that are seeking employment, working to ultimately ensure a successful employment outcome. In this capacity the job developer can provide assistance to individuals enrolled in AHRC’s Supported Employment Program to help in identifying obstacles that prevent independence, integration and inclusion in employment and the community at large.

Engages in job development activities and selects potential community based employers utilizing classified ads, cold calls, networks and marketing tools; maintains follow-up communication with potential employer.

Communicates potential employment opportunities with the supported employment department staff through formal and informal meetings, written and oral communications, and with the individual and their support team as requested.

Performs worksite analysis and task analysis to properly match program individuals to appropriate job placement.

Generates reports, and completes necessary forms to comply with agency, state and federal regulations regarding job development and placement activities.

Assist in the development of a comprehensive supported employment services plan that is designed to meet the individual’s needs and is consistent with assessment results, legal, OMRDD, ACCES VR and COMPASS mandates.

Conduct job readiness activities for the benefit of program participants, including, but not limited to, resume writing, completion of job applications and conducting mock interviews...............................

Assumes coverage of Employment Training Specialist (ETS) caseloads at the request of program management. Coverage includes, providing billable services to people supported.

Participates in regular placement committee meetings, such as Nassau Placement Network and Long Island Working Partnership, to assist the Supported Employment Program in developing local business relationships.

Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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