Services Developer and Career Counselor

Overview

The Job Developer and Career Counselor will be responsible for assisting people to ultimately obtain employment in a competitive integrated setting in the community. Location is in the southeastern Massachusetts/Boston area.

Monday–Friday and weekend hours as needed.

8:30 am to 4:30 pm core work hours with flexibility.

Full‑time 35 hours a work week.

• Develop a community network of businesses to provide on‑site assessment and/or employment opportunities.
• Outreach and marketing to educate community businesses about Options resources for job candidates when vacancies arise.
• Develop career plans that determine goals for employment.
• Understand the On‑the‑Job Training process between Mass Ability and community businesses.
• Submit documentation for monthly billing.
• Produce outcomes of success to maximize Options annual contract and build upon the services.
• Assist people to obtain employment according to the Career Plan.
• Assist people to maintain their employment through documented planning.
• Support consumers in the method that is appropriate and least intrusive.
• Maximize the independence of the consumer during all services.
• Report suspected abuse and neglect to DPPC and/or Employment Services Supervisor/Program Director.

• Proven track record of placing people with disabilities into competitive jobs.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English (bilingual preferred).
• Experience in developing and writing vocational assessments, career planning, job placement, and job supports both on‑site and off‑site of the employment location.
• Outstanding customer service and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with people with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation services.
• Knowledge of Mass Ability Competitive Integrated Employment Services.

• High School diploma (required).
• Bachelor’s preferred or some college helpful.
• Work‑experience equivalent can substitute for formal education.

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Regularly required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires traveling as a primary function. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.