Position Summary:
The Job Developer will assist individuals with disabilities to find suitable employment opportunities. They will work closely with clients and employers to assess and develop job-related skills, make connections with employers, and assist with successful job placements.
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Develop individual community-based jobs for clients with a wide range of disabilities based on customer/referral source input, make employer contacts, develop and implement job placement plans
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Provide consultation, training strategy information, and accommodation information to support the individual, Job Coaches, employers, referral sources, and supervisors
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Ensure that all customers and team members receive necessary and timely communication
- Coordinate services with other agencies and staff
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Ensure billing and reports are sent to customers in a timely fashion and referrals are addressed within ten days of receipt
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Provide job site follow-up as needed
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Assist in generating new referrals
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Transport clients to appointments, interviews, meetings and work as needed
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Explain and use employment and wage reimbursement incentives to clients, employers, agencies and families
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Ensure a high level of quality services
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Mentor all new Job Developers regarding all aspects of job development, service delivery, paperwork and billing
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Respond immediately to complaints and concerns
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Ensures compliance with CARF standards
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Other duties as assigned
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Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred
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Compassionate, patient, and dependable
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Ability to follow support plans and communicate clearly with team members
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
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Must have conflict resolution and organizational skills
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Must be able to effectively communicate and interact in a positive manner, utilizing both written and verbal methods, with participants, families, advocates, employees, and referring agencies
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Must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office software and other web-based software
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Must represent The Alpha Group and its participants to the public in a professional manner
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Must be at least 18 years old
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Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred
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Must be willing and able to travel to various job sites
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Ability to pass background checks and required screenings
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Must remain in compliance with all regulatory standards governing program services, including appropriate training
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Must have or obtain First Aid/CPR/AED training certification
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Must be able to read, write, and understand English
