Developer

Description

Position Summary:

The Job Developer will assist individuals with disabilities to find suitable employment opportunities. They will work closely with clients and employers to assess and develop job-related skills, make connections with employers, and assist with successful job placements.

Essential Functions:

Develop individual community-based jobs for clients with a wide range of disabilities based on customer/referral source input, make employer contacts, develop and implement job placement plans

Provide consultation, training strategy information, and accommodation information to support the individual, Job Coaches, employers, referral sources, and supervisors

Ensure that all customers and team members receive necessary and timely communication

Coordinate services with other agencies and staff

Ensure billing and reports are sent to customers in a timely fashion and referrals are addressed within ten days of receipt

Provide job site follow-up as needed

Assist in generating new referrals

Transport clients to appointments, interviews, meetings and work as needed

Explain and use employment and wage reimbursement incentives to clients, employers, agencies and families

Ensure a high level of quality services

Mentor all new Job Developers regarding all aspects of job development, service delivery, paperwork and billing

Respond immediately to complaints and concerns

Ensures compliance with CARF standards

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred

Compassionate, patient, and dependable

Ability to follow support plans and communicate clearly with team members

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

Must have conflict resolution and organizational skills

Must be able to effectively communicate and interact in a positive manner, utilizing both written and verbal methods, with participants, families, advocates, employees, and referring agencies

Must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office software and other web-based software

Must represent The Alpha Group and its participants to the public in a professional manner

Must be at least 18 years old

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred

Must be willing and able to travel to various job sites

Ability to pass background checks and required screenings

Must remain in compliance with all regulatory standards governing program services, including appropriate training

Must have or obtain First Aid/CPR/AED training certification

Must be able to read, write, and understand English