Job Developer

Job Title: Job Developer Location: Cincinnati, OH Job Id: 1523 # of Openings: 1 Position Summary Provide job placement and job development services to individuals with disabilities seeking employment. Assist and provide support in all aspects of the job search and obtaining competitive community employment. May occasionally provide job coaching support and job retention services to individuals placed in employment as needed. Job Responsibilities Provide job development activities with individuals with disabilities referred to the Community Employment Supports department. Such activities may include contacting employers/companies to seek job openings, scheduling and establishing appointments and representing the program through presentations to employers. Establish, create and secure jobs for program participants by following up with employers, setting up and assisting during interviews, and remaining in contact with company representatives. Develop job placement plans with each participant and referring source. Complete job readiness assessment forms and conduct mock interviews when beginning job development activities. Once an individual is placed, create a Job Coaching program plan identifying how much and what kind of job coaching support will be needed. Educate and teach program participants job‑seeking readiness skills including how to fill out job applications, write resumes, conduct a job search, and how to interview. Transport and accompany participants to potential employment sites and assist with communicating with hiring managers, scheduling interviews, and providing support through the interview process as needed. Encourage program participants to increase independent work skills by teaching job tasks, interpersonal skills, stress management, communication skills, and other job‑related activities. Develop and maintain professional relationships with employer partners, referring agencies, and other community organizations. Identify, develop, and maintain professional relationships with potential new employer partners. Keep accurate records by completing and maintaining required documentation including case notes, monthly summaries and reports, intake forms, activity logs, mileage reports and discharge summaries. Maintain placement information in the case‑management system. Maintain knowledge and skills by attending meetings, seminars, trainings, and workshops. Maintain confidentiality of individual case records and other sensitive subject matter. Work assigned schedule, exhibit regular and predictable attendance. Perform other related duties as required. Benefits Competitive salary, flexible schedules PTO and extended illness time Health insurance options 401(k) retirement plan with a company match Dental and vision insurance options Disability insurance options Education and professional development assistance Employee assistance plan 10 paid holidays Public service loan eligible employer Growth opportunities, inclusive environment, supportive management *We are a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr