Business and Career Development Specialist
About The Position
As a full time Business and Career Development Specialist you be an important part in cultivating relationships with community businesses and developing customized Competitive Integrated Employment opportunities for individuals. Networks with businesses and community organizations to build relationships pertinent to Competitive Integrated Employment for individuals. Schedules and conducts Informational Interviews with community businesses. Works with individuals and Employment Specialists to develop Job Development Plans, resumes, visual resumes, cover letters, letters of introduction, etc. Develops and presents Employer Proposals that propose the employment of a particular individual to a specific employer. Provides employers with information regarding regulations, work incentive programs, and other topics related to persons with barriers to employment as needed. Coordinates transportation for individuals for job interviews and worksite visits. Pursues educational and training activities required for the position. Provides job development training to agency staff. May assist in the development of agency business ventures. Participates in community organizations and events as appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree with at least one year's experience in job placement or vocational services.
- Must possess a valid New York State Driver's License that meets Agency Driver standards.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in developing employment opportunities for persons with barriers to employment preferred.
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Cultivating relationships with community businesses
- Developing customized Competitive Integrated Employment opportunities for individuals
- Networking with businesses and community organizations to build relationships pertinent to Competitive Integrated Employment for individuals
- Scheduling and conducting Informational Interviews with community businesses
- Working with individuals and Employment Specialists to develop Job Development Plans, resumes, visual resumes, cover letters, letters of introduction, etc.
- Developing and presenting Employer Proposals that propose the employment of a particular individual to a specific employer
- Providing employers with information regarding regulations, work incentive programs, and other topics related to persons with barriers to employment as needed
- Coordinating transportation for individuals for job interviews and worksite visits
- Pursuing educational and training activities required for the position
- Providing job development training to agency staff
- Assisting in the development of agency business ventures
- Participating in community organizations and events as appropriate
Benefits
- Generous Paid Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- 10 Paid holidays
- Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plan with Agency Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
