Job description

League Education & Treatment Center is seeking a full-time Job Developer to work in SEMP program assisting persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through a process known as Customized Employment. The job developer will conduct outreach to further develop our network of business and community partners, generating more opportunities for internships and permanent hires. Qualified candidate is responsible for following up with employers, funding sources, parents and others during the process, as well as working closely with the LETC team to coordinate supports, such as job coaching and access to benefits counseling.

Essential Functions include:

· Assist individuals in finding, getting and keeping internships and jobs.

· Responsible for Direct Placement referrals via ACCES-VR. Place 25 individuals per year; develop 30 new sites, accrue 100 billable hours per month (OPWDD SEMP).

· Maintain relationships with existing employers and develop new accounts.

· Provide participants with job search services, including resume writing and interview preparation.

· Responsible for “job matching” a participant’s experience, temperament and stated work setting and goals in order to place participant in appropriate job.

· Must be willing to be fully trained as a Job Coach and carry a caseload as needed.

· Meet with employers, complete employer profile and task analysis paperwork at company site and submit to Coordinator upon completion of the employer site visit.

· Establishing relationships with businesses interested in customized workplace training.

· Responsible for complete, accurate and timely submission of all documentation, referrals, follow ups and verifications required for the department.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associates or High School diploma with 2 years of work experience in vocational setting required.

Skills and/or Experience Required:

Previous work experience within an ACCES-VR and/or OPWDD program preferred. 2-3 years working in human services field, preferably with adults with intellectual (ID) or developmental disabilities (DD) preferred and students with disabilities. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills; strong presentation and networking skills; must be a multi-tasker and have the ability to prioritize; strong attention to detail and highly organized. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.); must be creative, dynamic, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have a positive attitude.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

The League Education and Treatment Center is a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with psychiatric and developmental disabilities. Each day, we serve over 500 at-risk and underserved children and adults from all parts of the greater New York City area.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11226: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• job development/job coaching: 2 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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