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Hope Services • Santa Cruz, CA

104d • $5,720

About The Position

Hope Services is Silicon Valley's leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. We seek candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels. This position provides increased opportunities for employment by securing community-based work experience for Hope clients. It is an outside sales position with specific production goals based on the district plan that is focused on developing community-based employment opportunities for Hope clients within their respective geographically assigned areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of related experience working with persons with disabilities in an employment setting.
• Ability to relate in a positive, constructive manner with clients, Hope staff, community and business members.
• Ability to work effectively within the business, social, political, a community environment in which clients are seeking jobs.
• Ability and experience in sales and marketing techniques, including cold calling, rapport building, networking, doing sales presentations, responding to concerns, negotiating contracts, closing sales and following up.
• Ability to communicate professionally in both written and oral forms; ability to observe, evaluate, document and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, including managing time, prioritizing, scheduling activities, completing assignments and following up.
• Knowledge of the operation of a habilitation or business organization and its relationships with various agencies, institutions, and segments of the community.
• General knowledge of current fair employment and safety and regulations.
• Knowledge of trends in community integration and supported employment.

Responsibilities

• Procure agreements and develop group and individual employment opportunities for clients.
• Assist with placement process and negotiate contracts and or wage/benefits in concert with and on behalf of consumers and based on consumer choice.
• Participate in agency planning (marketing). Prepare monthly reports which detail placements for past month and goals for upcoming month.
• Conduct sales and marketing activities to obtain ongoing client jobs and/or contracts for integrated community placements.
• Maintain a professional relationship with employers, families, consumers and funders. Represent Hope in the community, including presenting to local service organizations.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers and staff. Provide and/or monitor necessary consultations and liaison support to employers.
• Review client assessments for job match including client adaptive behaviors, parent/care provider concerns, transportation possibilities, the client's work interest and other relevant factors.
• Maintain all required case records and paperwork, assure compliance with agency safety and quality standards. Coordinate service provision with grant funders and their guidelines.
• Interface with other Hope service centers to assure appropriate follow-up and support service to all consumers.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure efficiency of program.

Benefits

• Salary: $5,720 per month
• Recognition as 2022 Top Workplaces by San Francisco Chronicle
• 2022 Top-rated Nonprofit by Great Nonprofits
• Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar
• Perfect 100/100 rating in financial health, leadership and adaptability, and culture and community from Charity Navigator

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree