Special Needs Job Developer — Employer Liaison

New Horizons, Serving Individuals with Special Needs; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Matching

Vacation Hours

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

All paid trainings including CPR/First

Aide

Job summary

New Horizons is seeking a proactive Job Developer to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to community job opportunities. You will work with employers, job seekers, and stakeholders to develop relationships, conduct assessments, and provide ongoing support.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role with a pay rate of $24.00-$26.00 per hour, offering the chance to empower individuals through job coaching and placement services.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One-year experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or a background in sales is required.
• Experience in job development, vocational rehabilitation, or related field is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with employers and job seekers.
• Knowledge of vocational assessment tools and ability to match individuals' skills with appropriate job opportunities.
• Ability to provide effective job coaching and support to individuals with special needs.
• Understanding of disability accommodations and ability to work with employers to implement them.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish partnerships with local businesses and organizations to create job opportunities for individuals with special needs.
• Conduct vocational assessments to match job seekers' skills and abilities with appropriate employment opportunities.
• Provide job coaching, training, and support to individuals to enhance their job readiness and retention.
• Collaborate with employers to ensure accommodations and supports are in place to enable the success of individuals with special needs in the workplace.
• Stay up-to-date with labor market trends and employer needs to tailor job placements accordingly.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Assessment and coaching

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

New Horizons is seeking a proactive Job Developer to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to community job opportunities. You will work with employers, job seekers, and stakeholders to develop relationships, conduct assessments, and provide ongoing support.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role with a pay rate of $24.00-$26.00 per hour, offering the chance to empower individuals through job coaching and placement services.