Employment Services Job Developer and Career Counselor
Tempus Unlimited•Stoughton, MA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Job Developer and Career Counselor will be responsible for assisting people to ultimately obtain employment in a competitive integrated setting in the community. This role involves developing a community network of businesses, marketing Options resources, creating career plans, and providing support to individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment. The position requires a proactive approach to outreach, documentation, and reporting to ensure contract fulfillment and service enhancement.
Requirements
- Proven track record of placing people with disabilities into competitive jobs
- Fluency in reading/writing and speaking English language
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- Bi-lingual preferred
- Experience in developing and writing vocational assessments, career planning, job placement and job supports both on site and off site of the employment location
- Outstanding customer service and problem-solving skills
- Experience developing and writing vocational assessments, career planning, job placement and job coaching follow along services
- Experience working with people with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation services
- Knowledge of MassAbility Competitive Integrated Employment Services
- Experience working with people with disabilities
- Bachelors preferred or some college helpful
- Suitable employment services knowledge but can be equivalent to length of work experience
Responsibilities
- Develop a community network of businesses to access on site assessment and/or employment opportunities
- Outreach and marketing to educate community businesses about Options resources for job candidates when there are vacancies
- Develop career plans that determine goals for employment
- Understand the On-the-Job Training process between MassAbility and community businesses
- Submit documentation for monthly billing
- Produce outcome of success in order to maximize Options annual contract and build upon the services
- Assist people to obtain employment according to the Career Plan
- Assist people to maintain their employment through documented planning
- Support consumer in the method that is appropriate and least intrusive
- Maximize the independence of consumer during all services
- Report suspected abuse and neglect to DPPC and/or Employment Services Supervisor/ Program Director
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
