Job Developer

Job Developer

The Job Developer is responsible for developing employer relationships to identify job opportunities for individuals receiving Supported Employment services and address employer needs. This position markets skills and strengths of job seekers while utilizing specific sales approaches and negotiation skills to meet quarterly job placement goals. The position partners with individuals and their support teams to instruct and guide in job-seeking skills, self-image and attitude, and provides counseling, advocacy, and assistance in problem-solving, as needed.

Implements strategies to achieve the goals for the organization and strategically develops relationships with community employers to effectively assist individuals in accomplishing their goal of community employment. Sustains policies, procedures and programs. Typically works on projects and tasks that span 3 - 12 months.

Principal duties include:

• Project and Change Management
• Problem Solving
• Technical Skills
• Community Engagement
• Marketing Skills and Strengths of Job Seekers
• Individuals' Strengths and Development Areas
• Job-Seeking Skills, Self-Image and Attitude
• Partnership in Employment
• Collaboration with Goodwill Business Units
• Temporary Work Experiences
• Job Development Plans and Reports

Requirements include:

• Two years of college education or experience equivalency, and a minimum of 1 year experience.
• Must have valid driver's license, necessary insurance and be able to legally operate a vehicle.

Core cultural competencies include:

• Customer Focus
• Values Differences
• Communicates Effectively
• Situational Adaptability
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability

Physical/sensory demands include:

• Remain stationary for extended periods of time, repetitive use of hands and vision required while using computer keyboard and work with written and electronic information, ability to facilitate coaching and training, travel required.
• Moves about to accomplish tasks.

In addition to compensation, we offer a competitive benefit program that may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more. The specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as full or part time jobs, contracted, temporary, or other job categories.

Equal Opportunity Employer

(GWINT)

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