Job Developer Specialist | Empower Employers & Job Seekers

Seec Corporation; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

STD & Basic Life Insurance

Matching 403B

Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance

Job summary

SEEC is a progressive nonprofit in Silver Spring, MD, dedicated to supports for people with developmental disabilities. The Project SEARCH role focuses on developing employment opportunities and matching individuals to workplaces across Maryland and Washington, D.C.

You'll build relationships with employers, conduct job development, provide coaching and job support, and collaborate with on-site teams to prepare interns and graduates for sustainable employment.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 2 years' experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in job development or employment support.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Business or related field preferred.
• ACRE and/or CESP Certification strongly desired.
• Must have deep understanding of Customized and Supported Employment.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with employers, host sites, workforce partners, and hiring managers in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
• Identify employer needs and develop employment opportunities aligned with candidates' strengths and support needs.
• Use person-centered practices to support job matching and career planning.
• Maintain an active employer pipeline through outreach, tours, networking events, and relationship-based marketing.
• Assist people supported with applications, interview prep, and workplace readiness as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Business or related field

Job description

SEEC is a progressive nonprofit in Silver Spring, MD, dedicated to supports for people with developmental disabilities. The Project SEARCH role focuses on developing employment opportunities and matching individuals to workplaces across Maryland and Washington, D.C.

You'll build relationships with employers, conduct job development, provide coaching and job support, and collaborate with on-site teams to prepare interns and graduates for sustainable employment.