Employerment Services Job Developer and Career Counselor

Tempus Unlimited•Brockton, MA

About The Position

Tempus Unlimited, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based services to empower children and adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the least restrictive environment. The agency, through its programs and services, encourages the inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream of society, including social, recreational, family and work activities. The Job Developer and Career Counselor will be responsible for assisting people to ultimately obtain employment in a competitive integrated setting in the community. Location is in the Southeastern Mass/Boston area.

Requirements

Proven track record of placing people with disabilities into competitive jobs
Fluency in reading/writing and speaking English language – 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
High School diploma
Bachelors preferred or some college helpful. Suitable employment services knowledge but can be equivalent to length of work experience.
This position requires an employee to be on the road as a primary function. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

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

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