Job Developer for Adults with Disabilities

Job Developer for Adults with Disabilities

Valley Collaborative Today & Tomorrow Program - Billerica, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5859157
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

Position:
Job Developer for Adults with Disabilities

Reporting to: DDS Program Director

Contract

Terms:

260 days, 8 hours per day, 5 days a week.

Salary:
Based on education and experience in the role

Number of Openings: 1 full-time position

Valley Collaborative is a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved public school entity. Valley also provides Social Security Administration (SSA), Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) programs for Individuals over the age of 18 with special needs. Valley provides a robust pathway for students to continue their careers beyond high school by providing high quality academic, therapeutic, and vocational services to individuals referred by both local school districts and SSA, DDS, MCB and MRC.

We provide programming so Students and Adult Individuals with special needs can reach their educational and/or occupational goals. By sharing its resources with multiple school districts and social service agencies, Valley programs are able to maintain superior quality at reasonable costs to all those it serves while meeting or exceeding state standards.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Develop and maintain relationships with potential and current employers.
• Keep accurate records of consumers’ progress for monthly reporting.
• Oversee in-house and off-site assessments to observe consumers’ job readiness skills.
• Write assessment, training and career planning reports.
• Provide travel training to consumers using local public transportation systems.
• Create resumes and cover letters.
• Assist consumers with completing online and paper job applications.
• Perform mock interview scenarios with consumers to prepare for interviews.
• Accompany and provide supports to consumers during job interviews.
• Identify and facilitate natural supports unique to each individual’s work environment.
• Provide on and off-site job coaching to consumers.
• Transport Individuals to and from program/activity site using Valley Collaborative’s passenger vans.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Travel is required; must have a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Experience working with Individuals with disabilities preferred.
• All other duties assigned.

Position Type:
Full-time

Job Categories:

Administration >
Vocational/Career Education

Special Education >
Autism

Special Education >
General Special Education

Special Education >
Life Skills

Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education >
Multiple Disabilities

• Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior):
  Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions.
  Adaptability to perform routine, repetitive tasks within a specific period of time. Prioritizes work assignments to be completed within time requirements.
  Must demonstrate a positive and caring attitude toward individuals and staff. Must remain flexible and adaptable in order to meet department needs. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
  Physical Demands:
  Constant standing or walking Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  Bends, reaches, lifts, carries, twists, pushes, pulls, and handles equipment when performing duties Able to reach and operate equipment and systems safely and effectively
  Valley Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Matthew Gentile , Assistant Director of Transitional Services
• 25 Linnell Circle
• Billerica, Massachusetts 01821
• Phone:
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).