Job Developer / Employment Specialist

Job Development:

• Meets with the clients to determine their experience, education, interests, needs and barriers related to obtaining employment.
• Informs clients of employment opportunities and assists each in identifying the most appropriate field of employment.
• Develops a written employment plan for each participant which includes job placement, job coaching and follow-up services.
• Coordinates with the other key staff to schedule clients for job readiness training which may include classes in job readiness, training in obtaining and maintaining employment and assisting individuals to become knowledgeable about job duties, benefits plans, rates of pay, employment policies and practices and job location prior to job acceptance.
• Facilitates team meetings to discuss clients' plans and/or progress.
• Provides orientation to the client and others who are instrumental in client's success in the job development process.
• Facilitates training classes on employability skills and professional development
• Develops new job contacts each month.
• Collaborates with employers to develop job openings, including job analysis consultation and recommendations for job modification when appropriate.
• Educates prospective employers about various disabilities, and vocational implications, use of assistive devises, job accommodations and facility services available to them.
• Attends meetings where referral and/or employment leads may be obtained.

Job Placement:

• Refers clients to potential employment placements.
• Assists clients in the completion of specific job applications/resumes, preparation for interviews and keeping scheduled appointments.
• Acts as liaison for client with employer to offer support and develop accommodations as needed
• Coaches clients as needed in order to retain employment, or leave appropriately.