Career Developer

Vista Autism Services•Hershey, PA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Career Developer leads the effort in building relationships with businesses inspiring and supporting the hire of skilled, yet underemployed individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other comparable disability. The Career Developer builds networks of hiring managers and assists with enhancing their recruiting, interviewing and on boarding procedures to diversify company workforces.

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or GED required
ACRE Certification or Certified Employment Support Professional (“CESP”) credential from the Association of People Supporting Employment First (“APSE”) required in 9 months from hire
Clean driving record, valid PA driver’s license, current vehicle inspection, up-to-date vehicle registration, and proof of adequate insurance coverage required
Successful completion of Vista’s crisis intervention training required
Required passing of all pre-employment regulatory and safety-sensitive employee requirements including, but not limited to, PPD testing, physical exam, and drug tests
Proficiency in the use of technology, including but not limited to electronic devices, Internet applications, and Microsoft Office products required

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1-3 years of experience partnering with businesses and in building long-term relationships for the purposes of continued employment opportunities preferred
Bachelor’s degree in related service field highly desired
Prior experience completing discovery and/or customization of jobs highly desired
Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder highly desired
Connections to local businesses and knowledge of compensation and benefits and how they affect an individual’s social security and insurance preferred
Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills
Effectively manages multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines

Responsibilities

Assesses the employment skills and abilities of assigned individuals documenting observations on specified forms and compiling results into corresponding reports
Schedules tours with local businesses to assess employment needs and identify potential jobs
Works with businesses through a customized employment approach to realize the value of reassigning tasks, carving activities off current employee job descriptions, or sharing job responsibilities that results in the creation of new job opportunities
Supports individuals in applying for posted positions, developing resumes, preparing for interviews, and participating in interviews
Serves as back-up staff assigned to support hired individuals in job settings with intent of fading to natural supports by utilizing effective teaching strategies to appropriately navigate environment, produce quality work, and engage in social interactions
Completes business assessments to indicate needs of the business and features of the environment, social skills and task-related skills a client would need to obtain employment within that entity
Collaborates with teams to coordinate discovery activities, match clients to job opportunities, schedule and staff assessment opportunities, and coordinate the onboarding process
Provides information to relevant stakeholders to support the development of appropriate employment goals for clients served
Supports the coordination of transportation to and from work
Documents billing at time of delivery of service and completes other required paperwork as assigned, timely and accurately
Coordinates onboarding process when clients are hired, including assisting with completion of pre-employment and orientation paperwork
Provides coaching to all team members in a supportive and collaborative manner, and receives and implements coaching and feedback from others to improve performance
Completes other duties as assigned