Job Developer SEMP

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our workplace. We are committed to fostering our inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and abilities.

We are seeking an experienced Job Developer. If you are looking to join our dedicated team, we want to hear from you! Supported Employment Job Developers are responsible for working with persons with disabilities (PWD) through a process known as Customized Employment. Prior to placement, individuals are assessed through a “Discovery” process by interning at several work sites and interviewing significant people within their circle of support in order to arrive at a holistic picture about a person’s interest, aptitudes and vocational direction that will lead to a good job match. The SEMP Job developer is responsible for working with a caseload of PWD in order to move them through this process and then place them in competitive jobs. It is important that the job developer maintain a network of key employers and businesses in which individuals can both intern for short periods of time, as well as hire appropriate individuals with the support of an on-site coach when necessary. Responsible for following up with employers, funding sources, parents and others during the process.

The Awesome Things You’ll Do

• Responsible for overseeing Discovery process and final Discovery Report within an average of 90 days.
• Develop a variety of community based sites for limited time internships that cover different types of career explorations, e.g., Pharmacy , clothing and big box settings such as Target, TJMaxx, food establishments, etc.
• Responsible placing 25 individuals per year.
• Responsible for developing appropriate resumes for consumers in program.
• When necessary, fill out paper and/or online applications with individual
• Maintain relationships with existing employers
• Develop new accounts
• Assist consumers in finding, getting and keeping jobs
• JD is responsible for “job matching” a participant’s experience, temperament and stated work settings and goals in order to place in appropriate job.
• When applicable, market and be able to set up on-site job coaching for consumers.
• JD is knowledgeable about Social Security work incentives and how employment affects an individual’s disability benefits.
• Knows how to calculate and explain SSI & SSDI benefits plans to clients.
• Be able to educate employers on relevant program and placement issues: disability issues as they relate to employment, ADA issues, tax credits, job modifications, etc.
• Manage appropriate paperwork as required by funding source, incl. case notes, billing materials, etc.
• Establishing relationships with businesses interested in customized workplace training
• Providing participants with job search services, including resume writing and interview preparation
• Must maintain online log through CMIS of all services provided to participants serviced (daily)
• Responsible for complete, accurate and timely submission of all job orders, referrals, follow ups and verifications required for the department
• Serve as role model for participants
• Perform other related duties as assigned by JD Supervisor and/or Management
• Maintain and ensure HIPAA confidentiality of records (daily)

Activities are subject to change / be added to meet business needs with management approval.

Our Must Haves

• High school or GED required at minimum; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2 years’ experience working with persons with disabilities
• Experience as a Job Developer and/or Sales Marketing or related field a plus
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain employer relationships with business and industry with a particular focus on employers providing employment opportunity in various fields
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong presentation and networking skills
• Must be able to work with difficult population and defuse tense situations
• Must be a team player and have strong work ethic
• Must be flexible, open to new ideas, creative, and ener…