Job Developer

Introduction To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. Overview The Job Developer is responsible for building and sustaining employer partnerships, facilitating competitive job placements, and providing post-placement retention support for individuals in substance use disorder (SUD) recovery. Operating within Montefiore's OASAS-funded vocational services program, the Job Developer works in close collaboration with vocational rehabilitation counselors, community partner agencies, and the NYS OASAS Job Development and Technical Assistance Liaison. This position serves both Montefiore patients and individuals referred from across the borough's SUD treatment network, with the overarching goal of connecting Bronx residents in recovery with meaningful, sustainable employment. Responsibilities Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with local businesses and employers, with emphasis on healthcare, hospitality, construction trades, green jobs, and logistics sectors within Bronx economic development zones. Conduct employer education sessions addressing fair chance hiring, recovery-friendly workplace practices, and available incentives such as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). Represent Montefiore at community board meetings, workforce development board meetings, and Bronx Council on Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Provider Network meetings to expand the employer partner network. Coordinate with OASAS SUD Statewide Job Development and Technical Assistance Services contract awardee to leverage regional employer relationships and access curated job leads. Collaborate with counselors to review participants’ individualized employment plans and match job-ready individuals with appropriate employer opportunities. Facilitate referrals and warm handoffs between participants and employer partners, ensuring alignment with participants’ skills, recovery needs, and career goals. Track and document all placement activities, employment outcomes, and referral statuses in the program’s data system in a timely and accurate manner. Maintain contact with placed participants for a minimum of 90 days post-employment, with bi-weekly check-ins during the first 30 days and monthly contact thereafter. Address workplace challenges, conflict resolution, benefits impact, and schedule adjustments needed to support continued treatment participation. Provide early intervention when job retention is at risk, coordinating with counselors and supervisors as appropriate. Assist patients with identifying job related interests, skills, barriers to ascertain readiness for work and to match patients to potential employment opportunities. Instruct patients on resume writing, job search, and interviewing skills. Facilitate groups (i.e., Job Club, skills acquisition groups) to motivate patients for work, provide an environment for employed patients to share experiences and information and troubleshoot issues that may affect employment. Assist with applications for jobs, training programs, educational programs, etc for patients. Assist patients with criminal records in applying for Certificates of Relief to increase the number of jobs for which they are eligible. Must be able to work alternative DOSA locations and shifts based on operational need. The schedule for this position: Mon, Wed and Thursday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Tues and Friday 7AM - 3PM Requirements Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred a related human services field preferred. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential with a master’s degree (M.S. or M.Ed.) in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling preferred. CASAC; LMSW; LMHC; LCSW preferred. Two years' experience working in vocational or substance use program with patients who have Substance Use Disorders. Employer engagement and relationship management. Cultural humility and person centered, recovery-informed practice. Data tracking, documentation, and outcomes reporting. Knowledge of workforce incentives (WOTC) and fair chance/second chance hiring. Strong organizational, time management, and case coordination skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr