Business Development Specialist

Job Details Job Location: MDTN - Middletown, DE 19709 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Associates or Bachelors preferred Travel Percentage: Community based Job Shift: Any Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Community Integrated Services, the largest local supported employment provider, empowers people with disabilities through individualized employment opportunities. Through creativity, flexibility, and community collaboration, CIS provides individualized, person-centered support and training to help individuals with disabilities attain their employment goals. Position Summary Apply your talents in networking to build strong relationships and secure employment positions for our participants. You will initiate and maintain contacts with a variety of businesses and industries to match participants with the most appropriate jobs. Essential Functions Develop community job leads for assigned individuals that meet their needs, desires, and capabilities. Complete milestone and monthly summaries as assigned for funding sources. Initiate and maintain ongoing personal contacts with a variety of business and industry representatives using labor market analysis, online research, site visits, employer interviews, cold calls, informational interviews, group presentations, and job development with the participant. Conduct informational interviews with employers. Collect data and information from employers related to job openings, including job requirements and required skills. Match applicants to jobs, refer qualified applicants to employers, and conduct necessary follow‑up when applicants are placed in jobs. Provide job coaching services as needed. Record and document all activity with participants and job‑search activity on their behalf, including case notes, job development logs, and daily activity logs, and complete employer communications each day in the correct program for participants. Attend networking opportunities with potential employers to obtain contact information. Attend and actively participate in agency meetings, meetings with managers, and initial job development meetings after the participant has completed assessments. Create resumes, register participants with email accounts, complete job applications, and monitor and manage participants’ professional email accounts. Accompany, advocate, and market participants’ skills at interviews, and assist participants with travel and travel‑related issues such as coordinating travel and travel training as needed. Promptly follow up with employers about applications and job openings. Qualifications Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred (four-year college or technical school). One or more years of experience in education, social services, or business preferred. Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word. Valid driver's license and automobile insurance. Access to an automobile and internet access at home. Ability to pass all required background checks. Must be fully vaccinated or be in the process of getting fully vaccinated. Equal Opportunity Employer Community Integrated Services (CIS) is an equal opportunity employer. CIS does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Integrated Services