Job Developer / Employment Specialist

Dorothy Kret & Associates•Tucson, AZ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on helping clients find and maintain employment. The Job Developer/Employment Specialist will assess clients' experiences, education, interests, needs, and barriers to employment. They will inform clients about job opportunities, assist in identifying suitable career paths, and create individualized employment plans. This includes coordinating job readiness training, facilitating team meetings, and providing client orientations. The role also involves developing new job contacts, collaborating with employers on job openings and modifications, and educating employers about disabilities and accommodations. Additionally, the specialist will refer clients to job placements, assist with applications and interviews, act as a liaison between clients and employers, and provide coaching for job retention.

Requirements

Experience, education, interests, needs, and barriers related to obtaining employment.
Knowledge of employment opportunities.
Ability to develop written employment plans.
Coordination with key staff for job readiness training.
Facilitation of team meetings.
Client orientation skills.
Training skills on employability and professional development.
Ability to develop new job contacts.
Collaboration with employers.
Job analysis consultation.
Recommendations for job modification.
Education of employers about disabilities and accommodations.
Attendance at meetings for referral and employment leads.
Referral of clients to employment placements.
Assistance with job applications/resumes.
Preparation for interviews.
Liaison skills for client support and accommodations.
Coaching skills for job retention.

Responsibilities

Meet with clients to determine their experience, education, interests, needs, and barriers related to obtaining employment.
Inform clients of employment opportunities and assist each in identifying the most appropriate field of employment.
Develop a written employment plan for each participant which includes job placement, job coaching and follow-up services.
Coordinate with other key staff to schedule clients for job readiness training.
Facilitate team meetings to discuss clients' plans and/or progress.
Provide orientation to the client and others who are instrumental in client's success in the job development process.
Facilitate training classes on employability skills and professional development.
Develop new job contacts each month.
Collaborate with employers to develop job openings, including job analysis consultation and recommendations for job modification when appropriate.
Educate prospective employers about various disabilities, vocational implications, use of assistive devices, job accommodations, and facility services available to them.
Attend meetings where referral and/or employment leads may be obtained.
Refer clients to potential employment placements.
Assist clients in the completion of specific job applications/resumes, preparation for interviews, and keeping scheduled appointments.
Act as liaison for client with employer to offer support and develop accommodations as needed.
Coach clients as needed in order to retain employment, or leave appropriately.