Job Developer

Goodwill Industries NYNJ

Position Title: SEMP Job Developer

Location: Various

Reports To: SEMP Manager

General Purpose:

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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)

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

• 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 energetic
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize competing demands
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT)
• Field based position, must be able to travel to multiple sites daily

• • Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
  • Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
  • Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
  • Retirement matching programs and contributions
  • Transit and commuter benefits