Services Developer and Career Counselor

Job Overview

• Location:
  
  South‑East Massachusetts/Boston area
• Salary: $23 per hour
• Full‑time: 35 hours per week
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday and weekend hours as needed, core hours 8:30 am–4:30 pm with flexibility
• Bilingual in all languages welcome

• Develop a community network of businesses to access on‑site assessment and/or employment opportunities
• Outreach and marketing to educate community businesses about Options resources for job candidates when there are vacancies
• 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 outcome of success to maximize Options annual contract and build upon services
• Assist people to obtain employment according to the Career Plan
• Assist people to maintain employment through documented planning
• Support consumer in the method that is appropriate and least intrusive
• Maximize the independence of 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 developing and writing vocational assessments, career planning, job placement and job coaching follow‑along services
• Experience working with people with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation services
• Knowledge of Mass Ability Competitive Integrated Employment Services
• Experience working with people with disabilities

High School diploma. Bachelor’s degree preferred or some college helpful. Suitable employment services knowledge acceptable or equivalent to length of work experience.

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

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the employee to be on the road as a primary function. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

• Sign‑on bonus
• Work/life balance
• Paid time off – 25 days per year for full‑time staff
• 14 paid holidays
• Tempus Wellness – Medical, Dental, Dependent Care Reimbursement, FSA and HSA
• Basic Life, Short Term and Long‑Term Disability
• On‑site gym (Stoughton location) and wellness initiatives
• Annual reviews with merit‑based increases
• Employee recognition program
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching
• Continuing education, training and advancement opportunities

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre‑employment background checks are conducted for all candidates offered a position in compliance with program policy and state and federal regulations. From time to time, checks may be conducted on current employees to ensure compliance with all regulations and contracts.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at Tempus Unlimited, Inc., where employment from recruiting through the end of employment is based upon professional capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability or any other characteristic as established by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.