Job Developer
ACLD
- Bethpage, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct initial intake meetings with the job seeker/family/residential provider to determine interests, skills, and concerns about employment.
- Conduct or review observational and/or situational assessments
- Canvas potential employers utilizing classified ads, cold calls, networks, and marketing tools
- Develop resumes for program participants
- Provide on-site job coaching for designated caseload
- Coordinate and conduct mock application completions and interviews in preparation for all upcoming job interviews. While also counseling on job readiness
- Arrange interviews and accompany job seekers to these interviews
- Maintain follow-up with employers after the interview. Record all contacts made to each employer
- Responsible for all job placement activities including notification of the family, residence, ACCES-VR counselor and coordinator in preparing file for new employee
- Conduct Vocational Assessments to identify strengths for employment goals
- Provide overall assistance as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation, psychology, education or related field required.
- One year job development or business experience preferred
- Clean, valid NYS Driver’s License