Job Developer SEMP

Supported Employment Job Developers are responsible for working with persons with disabilities (PWD) through a process known as Customized Employment.  Prior to placement, individuals are assessed through a “Discovery” process by interning at several work sites and interviewing  significant people within their circle of support in order to arrive at a holistic picture about a person’s interest, aptitudes and vocational direction that will lead to a good job match.   The SEMP Job developer is responsible for working with a caseload of PWD in order to move them through this process and then place them in competitive jobs.  It is important that the job developer maintain a network of key employers and businesses in which individuals can both intern for short periods of time, as well as hire appropriate individuals with the support of an on-site coach when necessary.  Responsible for following up with employers, funding sources, parents and

The Awesome Things You’ll Do

• Responsible for overseeing Discovery process and final Discovery Report within an average of 90 days.
• Develop a variety of community based sites for limited time internships that cover different types of career explorations, e.g.,     Pharmacy , clothing  and big box settings such as Target, TJMaxx, food establishments, etc.  
• Responsible placing 25 individuals per year. 
• Responsible for developing appropriate resumes for consumers in program.
• When necessary, fill out paper and/or online applications with individual
• Maintain relationships with existing employers
• Develop new accounts
• Assist consumers in finding, getting and keeping jobs
• JD is responsible for “job matching” a participant’s experience, temperament and stated work settings and goals in order to place in appropriate job. 
• When applicable, market and be able to set up on-site job coaching for consumers. 
• JD is knowledgeable about Social Security work incentives and how employment affects an individual’s disability benefits. 
• Knows how to calculate and explain SSI & SSDI benefits plans to clients. 
• Be able to educate employers on relevant program and placement issues: disability issues as they relate to employment, ADA issues, tax credits, job modifications, etc.
• Manage appropriate paperwork as required by funding source, incl. case notes, billing materials, etc.
• Establishing relationships with businesses interested in customized workplace training
• Providing participants with job search services, including resume writing and interview preparation
• Must maintain online log through CMIS of all services provided to participants serviced (daily)

• Responsible for complete, accurate and timely submission of all job orders, referrals, follow ups and verifications required for the department
• Serve as role model for participants
• Perform other related duties as assigned by JD Supervisor and/or Management
• Maintain and ensure HIPAA confidentiality of records (daily)

Activities are subject to change / be added to meet business needs with management approval. 

Our Must Haves

• High school or GED required at minimum;  Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2 years’ experience working with persons with disabilities 
• Experience as a Job Developer and/or Sales Marketing  or related field a plus
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain employer relationships with business and industry with a particular focus on employers providing employment opportunity in various fields
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written 
• Strong presentation and networking skills
• Must be able to work with difficult population and defuse tense situations 
• Must be a team player and have strong work ethic
• Must be flexible, open to new ideas, creative, and energetic
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize competing demands
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT)

Field based position, must be able to travel to multiple sites daily

What We Offer 

• Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
• Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals 
• Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
• Retirement matching programs and contributions
• Transit and commuter benefits