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.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

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.

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Sustains policies, procedures and programs.

Typically works on projects and tasks that span 3 - 12 months.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

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Project and Change Management: Effectively plans and manages own work to reliably complete routine job responsibilities and special assignments.

Periodically serves as a team member or subject matter expert on formal or department projects.

Effectively engages in change affecting her/him, communicating appropriately with supervisor.

Follows through on learning, skill building, and practice necessary to adapt to change.
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Problem Solving: General supervision, regular review of work by manager or senior coworker.

May be paired with senior team member for development purposes.

Uses skills to solve problems of routine complexity; able to identify root cause, interpret data, and resolve issues.
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Technical Skills: Fundamental knowledge of professional principles and skills.

Works in compliance with established procedures.
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Community Engagement: Serves as an ambassador for Goodwill in the wider community.

Participates in volunteer opportunities as schedules and interest permit.
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Leads efforts to market skills and strengths of job seekers through the utilization of specific sales approaches and negotiation skills, presentations to employers, job proposals and participation in business associations to meet quarterly job placement goals.
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Evaluates and assesses individuals' unique strengths, development areas, and interests using information from the discovery process.

Strategizes and matches skills to different vocational interest areas while also meeting employer needs.
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Trains, instructs and guides individuals in job-seeking skills, self-image and attitude.

Conducts case management type activities, such as counseling, advocacy, and assistance in problem-solving, as needed.
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Leads, supports and coordinates on needs of individuals to help them accomplish their goal of community employment.

Communicates regularly with referral sources (DVR Counselors), families/guardians and fellow Goodwill staff to effectively partner in getting people successfully employed.
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Develops and fosters working relationships and collaboration wi...