Job Developer

Overview

 

Promote the values, dreams and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities. 

Minimum Education RequiredHigh School Diploma/GEDResponsibilities

• Develop and maintain competitive and group employment opportunities for individuals supported within assigned employment programs
• Determine areas of vocational interest, conduct vocational assessments, and map career paths which lead to successful employment placements
• Provide Case Management for all Competitive Employment individuals and priority people who can be supported in that category. This includes: Attending meetings, ISP paperwork, HMEA and DDS paperwork.
• Design, Research and Implementation of Group Supported Employment Opportunities
• Marketing & Networking within the community and making meaningful connections
• Lead person for current employment connections HMEA currently has contracts with. (ie Robbins, Hilco, SWV)
• Complete all time studies and ensure Program Supervisor has signed off on them
• Attend/Lead Job Coach Training
• Lead and train in all competitive placements (this included training and start up of individual, training staff and fading out).
• Assess current or previous employment placements to best meet the needs of people supported and HMEA's mission
• In consultation with classroom staff, develop suitable community job training for employment experience for assigned individual(s).
• Provide instruction at job site(s) on as needed basis.
• Maintain all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide follow-up services to maintain successful employment for students.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned. 

Competencies:

• Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. 
• Respect -shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.  
• Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. 
• Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills. 
• Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate. 
• Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. 
• Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. 
• Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. 
• Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. 
• Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency; Associate's Degree in related field preferred
• Two years job procurement experience
• Three years experience in developmental disabilities/behavioral health area preferred
• Valid driver's license and  acceptable driving status, as determined by HMEA insurance company
• Use of reliable vehicle which seats two passengers

HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action.

Education:High School Diploma/GEDEmployment Type: FULL_TIME