Development Specialist

Help People Find Meaningful Employment and Greater Independence!

Full-Time Employment Development Specialist 40 Hours/Week | Flexible, hybrid schedule |$26.25/hour | Mileage Reimbursement Provided Are you passionate about helping others achieve their career goals? Join our team as an Employment Development Specialist and support individuals with disabilities in finding, maintaining, and advancing in meaningful community employment.

What You'll Do:

-Partner with job seekers to identify strengths, interests, and career goals-Build relationships with local employers and develop job opportunities-Provide job coaching, workplace support, and career advancement services-Collaborate with businesses, community partners, and support teams-Maintain case notes, documentation, and employment plans

Why You'll Love This Role:
Make a meaningful impact in your community Build strong connections with local employers and partners Enjoy a mix of community outreach, coaching, and career development Flexible part-time schedule with mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Note:

This position requires local travel throughout the community. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record, with no suspensions or reckless driving offenses in the past three years. Access to reliable transportation for work-related travel is acceptable as a disability-related accommodation.

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Job Summary The Employment Development Specialist position will be responsible for developing community employment opportunities and providing community-based job development, as well as supporting advancement opportunities for people with disabilities. The person in this position will work in consultation with the Supported Employment (SE) team during the entire employment process for an individual with a disability.

Primary Duties Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

Conduct intakes, inventories, and assessments with individuals to establish employment goals.

Provide job development services to support individuals to find employment that match career fields of interest, strengths, and support needs.

Provide post-employment services including job coaching, follow-along, and travel training to ensure employment retention, satisfaction, and growth.

Develop positive relationships with businesses, community agencies, other departments, and outside vendors.

Complete accurate and timely monthly billing reports, participant reports, case notes, and other supporting documentation, meeting utilization expectations.

Additional Responsibilities Perform task and job-site analysis on selected sites to assure appropriate job matches.

Provide consultation, guidance, and disability awareness training (as needed) to employers and business representatives.

Coordinate and participate in interdisciplinary team process and other meetings pertaining to participant’s individual support plan; prepare annual individual support plans.

Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

Educations, Experience and Certifications High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.

Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, marketing, or related field strongly preferred. One (1) year of related experience can substitute for one year of education.

Minimum one (1) year of related human service experience required.

A valid driver’s…