Supported I/DD Employment Job Developer

KCS KenCrest Services; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

KCS KenCrest Services is hiring a Job Developer dedicated to helping individuals achieve community-based employment. The ideal candidate will assist youth and adults in finding jobs they enjoy through networking with local employers and crafting resumes.

This mobile position requires travel within designated regions in Berks, Western Montgomery & Chester Counties. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and at least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Valid and current driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Minimum one year experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Skilled with smart technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist youth and adults in attaining employment.
• Develop relationships with individuals served.
• Build positive professional relationships with community businesses.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with disabilities

Proficient with smart technology

Education

ACRE Certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Developer

KenCrest Services is looking for a Job Developer who will be dedicated to helping the people we serve attain community-based employment. Whether it’s networking with local employers, discovering a person’s interests & skills or helping them to create resumes and portfolios, job developers work closely with the job seeker and their team to help them find jobs they will love.

As a Job Developer, you will assist youth and adults who need support to attain employment by developing relationships with individuals served, identifying strengths and interests that can contribute to overall success, developing resumes, portfolios and other promotional tools, building positive professional relationships with community businesses and organizations, presenting to local service or networking groups, and other duties as needed. This is a mobile position (travel required) for designated regions in Berks, Western Montgomery & Chester Counties.

Qualifications

• Valid and current driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record (required)
• Driver’s license, insurance and registration must be aligned with state of permanent residence
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Skilled with smart technology
• ACRE Certification (Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators), preferred
• IND123 Hourly

As an equal opportunity employer (EOE), KenCrest Services employs a diverse workforce and is committed to fair and respectful treatment of all employees and applicants.