Position: Job Developer for Adults with DisabilitiesReporting to: DDS Program Director Contract Terms: 260 days, 8 hours per day, 5 days a week.Salary: Based on education and experience in the roleNumber of Openings: 1 full-time positionValley Collaborative is a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved public school entity. Valley also provides Social Security Administration (SSA), Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) programs for Individuals over the age of 18 with special needs. Valley provides a robust pathway for students to continue their careers beyond high school by providing high quality academic, therapeutic, and vocational services to individuals referred by both local school districts and SSA, DDS, MCB and MRC. We provide programming so Students and Adult Individuals with special needs can reach their educational and/or occupational goals.
By sharing its resources with multiple school districts and social service agencies, Valley programs are able to maintain superior quality at reasonable costs to all those it serves while meeting or exceeding state standards.Essential Functions of the Job: This role is responsible for assisting individuals referred by the Department of Developmental Services, prepare to enter or reenter the workforce through competitive, independent employment. Other responsibilities include supporting Valley Collaboratives Today & Tomorrow Program. Additionally, this essential team member must demonstrate a positive and caring attitude and must remain flexible and adaptable in order to meet department needs.Develop and maintain relationships with potential and current employers.Keep accurate records of consumers progress for monthly reporting.Oversee in-house and off-site assessments to observe consumers job readiness skills.Write assessment, training and career planning reports.Provide travel training to consumers using local public transportation systems.Create resumes and cover letters.Assist consumers with completing online and paper job applications.Perform mock interview scenarios with consumers to prepare for interviews.Accompany and provide supports to consumers during job interviews.Identify and facilitate natural supports unique to each individuals work environment.Provide on and off-site job coaching to consumers.Transport Individuals to and from program/activity site using Valley Collaboratives passenger vans.Attend all required meetings and trainings.Travel is required; must have a current and valid motor vehicle drivers license.Experience working with Individuals with disabilities preferred.All other duties assigned.
