DDS Services - Developer

Description and Responsibilities

Open Sky’s DDS Employment Services serve individuals aged 22-55 who receive employment and/or community-based day support. The goal is to help individuals choose, acquire, and maintain a job of their choice, and/or develop a valued role in their community. Individuals may have safety, behavioral, or other clinical challenges. Each program offers a staffing ratio that supports individuals in obtaining and maintaining a preferred job in the community.

The Job Developer networks with community members and organizations to share resources, provide employment opportunities, and other valued community roles for individuals served in the Employment Services program. They maintain active membership with business networking groups, Chambers of Commerce, and other community groups to support the program’s employment efforts and align skills and interests of people served with community opportunities.

• Negotiate and execute letters of agreement and contracts between Open Sky, employers, and community organizations.
• Assist with service facilitation including assessing, developing, and implementing Individuals’ service plans, career plans, and behavioral support plans.
• Maintain a database of contacts and job development resources.
• Monitor current job trends and labor market information to stay responsive to market conditions.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• Previous experience in marketing and employment services, required.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving history, required.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and openness to new opportunities.

At Open Sky Community Services, we believe every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life. Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

Open Sky has over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who apply innovative, evidence-based practices to positively impact communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond. As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to a positive work culture focused on continuous learning and valuing diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – 29 days in the first year (including 12 paid holidays), increasing to 32 days in year 2, with a current maximum of 43 days (over 8 weeks)
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education and reimbursement for various Human Services certifications
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with prescription plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or disabled Veteran status in compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws.

USD $21.63/Hr.