Job Placement Specialist - Campbell/Palo Alto

Why join our teamAt Options For All, we create opportunities for adults with disabilities to live, work, and love life in their community with dignity and respect. As a USA TODAY Top Workplace, we are proud to build a culture where team members feel supported, valued, and connected to meaningful work.As a Job Placement Specialist, you will make a difference every day by helping people build independence, make choices, and work toward their goals. This is more than a job. It is a chance to create real impact while joining a mission-driven organization that values dignity, inclusion, and respect. We are looking for people who care deeply, take initiative, and want to help others thrive.Why you’ll love it hereAt Options For All, we believe a great workplace starts with putting people first. We are proud to build a culture where team members feel supported, valued, and connected to the work they do. We celebrate diversity, foster belonging, and create opportunities for growth.When you join our team, you can expect:A supportive team environmentMeaningful work that makes a differenceAn inclusive culture where you belongOpportunities to learn and growYour benefits start on Day 1:100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees on first day of hireComprehensive coverage for qualifying dependents, including 100% dental and vision and 50% medicalRetirement savings plan with up to a 5% company matchMileage reimbursement for work-related travelPaid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays, including your birthdayStudent Loan Repayment Assistance ProgramWhat you’ll be doingAs a Job Placement Specialist, you will provide job placement servces to individuals with disabilities, facilitating business partnerships and project opportunities for Options For All under the Business Development Support Manager.In this role, you will:Develop, cultivate, and maintain business partner relationships that lead to jobs or volunteeropportunities for OFA clients.Provide at least one potential partnership lead to the OFA Business Development Manager per month.Secure a minimum of four client job placements per month.Present employment model to employers.Negotiate new or renewal wage levels with employers.Accompany clients as need their first day of work.Create, complete and maintain: Job Contact Log, Development Summary Log, work inventory, assessment, master application, etc.Complete all required documentation and reports.Attend ISP meetings, as assigned.Provide interview training to clients.Provide placement updates to Business Development Manager.Effectively relay issues and concerns to the Business Development Manager.Identify and engage in network-building activities (e.g. community and professional organizations).Attend at least one networking event per quarter and 2-3 marketing/vendor fairs per year.Conduct trainings to business partners.Support the Customized Employment (CE) process, which includes the following core stages:Discovery, Job Search Planning, Job Development and Negotiation, Placement Support, and Post-Employment Support.Upon hire, employees are required to complete the CE training within 6 months to ensure compliance with best practices and maintain service quality standards.Additional duties as assigned.What we’re looking forWe are looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a positive impact.EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalentDegree in Marketing, Business, Communication, or another related field (Preferred)ExperienceExperience with job development and placement strategies, including byt not limited to job analysis and job carvingExperience working with multiple local employeres in teh communityMarketing and/or sales experience (preferred)Experience with instruction in critical life need areas, with emphasis on employment readiness job placment and employment (preferred)Experience with small group placements (preferred)Other Requirements21 years of age or olderA valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record are required for this role.This role requires travel within the region where services are provided.Final candidates must successfully complete a background check.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThis position requires the employee to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee must be capable of writing, using a computer keyboard, telephone and related office equipment. Ability to lift 10lbs. required.The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee will experience normal office conditions with a well-lighted work area and minor noise from standard office equipmentEqual Opportunity and AccommodationOptions For All is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Ciara Quinones at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Options For All