Vocational Instructor

Program Services - Job Developer Bring your enthusiasm, outreach skills, and experience in job development to our company and take your career to the next level. As Job Developer for our vocational and day programs, you will develop connections to employers and agencies and secure competitive community-based jobs and volunteer opportunities for youth and adults referred for vocational support service.

Contact community-based employers as an employment specialist to secure paid employment and volunteer educational opportunities for referred individuals
Research and recommend community employment sites and activities, complete vocational assessments, conduct site evaluations, and provide follow-up as indicated
Explore careers and vocational opportunities by reaching out to employers and matching employer needs with individuals' goals
Assist individuals receiving services in searching and interviewing for employment; provide follow-up support to individuals once placed in a job
Provide work adjustment training to assist individuals served to improve work skills, work behaviors, interpersonal skills, and ethics to maintain employment
Contribute to Individual Service Plans for individuals receiving service that currently have paid and/or volunteer jobs, as well as individuals with job development goals and objectives
Complete required service documentation reviews, meet regularly with individuals and others to provide needed services/support, and ensure appropriate communication with planning team
Attend meetings in the community related to individuals in the program, represent the program professionally while in the community, and ensure individual rights
Ensure individuals' safety by providing appropriate supervision at job sites

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required;
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
Five years of experience in a human services delivery system including two years of experience in job development
A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent proficiency in the areas of responsibility may be substituted for the above education and experience
Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task
Effective communication skills with ability to build rapport with others
Reliable, responsible, and caring nature

Why Join Us?

Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holiday pay
Purposeful work adding value to the organization's mission alongside a great team of coworkers
Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

We have meaningful work for you - come join our team - Apply Today!