Employment Services Job Developer and Career Counselor

Tempus Unlimited•Stoughton, MA

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About The Position

The Job Developer and Career Counselor assists people with disabilities in obtaining employment in competitive integrated settings in the community. The role is based in the Southeastern Massachusetts/Boston area and involves building relationships with local businesses, developing career plans, supporting job placement and retention, and documenting services and outcomes. The position requires frequent travel, with being on the road as a primary function. Core hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility and weekend hours as needed; the role is 35 hours per week. The position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Offers are contingent on satisfactory background check results.

Requirements

Proven track record of placing people with disabilities into competitive jobs.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Experience developing and writing vocational assessments, career plans, job placement plans, and job supports on and off the employment site.
Outstanding customer service and problem-solving skills.
High school diploma.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regular communication and frequent sitting, standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reaching with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability; all languages welcome.
Bachelor’s degree or some college coursework.
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.
Suitable employment services knowledge, which may be equivalent to length of work experience.

Responsibilities

Develop a community network of businesses to arrange on-site assessments and identify employment opportunities.
Conduct outreach and marketing to educate community businesses about Options resources for job candidates when vacancies arise.
Develop career plans that establish employment goals.
Understand the On-the-Job Training process between MassAbility and community businesses.
Submit documentation for monthly billing.
Produce successful outcomes to maximize the Options annual contract and build upon services.
Assist people in obtaining employment according to their Career Plans.
Assist people in maintaining employment through documented planning.
Support consumers using appropriate, least-intrusive methods.
Maximize consumer independence during all services.
Report suspected abuse and neglect to DPPC and/or the Employment Services Supervisor/Program Director.