Job Developer/Employment Specialist (SourceAmerica on behalf of our nonprofit network)

Would you like to work for a nonprofit organization committed to providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities? Do you have job placement and sales experience? Would you like to support individuals in meeting their employment goals? If so, read on!

WHO WE ARE

At SourceAmerica, we are committed to serving as a connector for people with disabilities and veterans. We are currently recruiting talent on behalf of our nonprofit network who has a position for a Job Developer/Employment Specialist!

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

As a Job Developer/Employment Specialist, you will develop community-based work sites with the goal of preparing and securing jobs for individuals with disabilities in the competitive labor market.

WORK SCHEDULE & LOCATION

Monday to Friday typically 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. However, the position requires flexibility as the schedule can vary based on business need to include evenings, nights, and/or weekends.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

· Work locally to develop job opportunities for individuals with disabilities or other populations served; educate employers in the areas of the accommodations, and assistive technology, disability awareness, and the ADA

· Develop a job placement plan with each program participant based on referral information, strengths, needs, preferences, supports needed, health and safety considerations, and local labor market trends

· Regularly review and revise the program participant’s job placement plan

· Analyze and discuss specific discrepancies between job/skill requirements and the program participant’s abilities prior to making a decision about a job

· Assess co-worker social factors to ensure that the social climate is a good match for the program participant; identify potential problem areas and develop potential solutions before the program participant starts a job

· Assess safety conditions at potential community job sites

· Transport program participants to job interviews and work sites as needed

· Assist program participants with development of job seeking skills, job interviewing skills and transportation options

· Coordinate pre-placement services with the program participants, referral sources, families, and other stakeholders

· Coordinate with the organization regarding placement of individuals on the VRS priority placement list

· Maintain up-to-date awareness of trends in the local labor market

· Participate as assigned in activities of community professional and business organizations such as the Morris County Partnership for Employment and Transition Services, Chambers of Commerce, Rotary, and Trade/Business Shows

· Perform employment specialist duties as needed

· Maintain up to date service planning documents, service logs, forms and case notes in the case management system; assist with writing timely service reports to referral sources

· Attend and actively participate in department and staff meetings

· Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING

• Ability to support the mission of the organization
• Associate’s degree in human services, marketing, or a related field
• Strong presentation skills to individuals and small to large groups
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to anticipate a problem and develop strategies in advance
• Excellent listening and verbal/written communication skills
• High degree of common sense and good judgment
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent frustration tolerance and adaptability
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Suite
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work occasional nights and weekends, as needed
• Willingness to obtain a CPR/First Aid certification
• Reliable transportation and valid vehicle insurance
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to operate within the work environment inclusive of:
• Communicating regularly with required personnel.
• Operating any required equipment.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in various spaces.
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Operating in various areas that may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Functioning in areas where the noise leve…