Job Developer

Easterseals•New York, NY

About The Position

The Job Developer identifies, develops, and maintains employer relationships to create unsubsidized employment opportunities for WeCARE participants. The role includes employer outreach and partnership development, participant engagement and job matching, and documentation and compliance. The position is expected to secure at least 14 unsubsidized placements per month, including part-time and/or full-time positions providing at least 20 hours per week at no less than the approved minimum wage. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in social work or a related field, such as psychology, vocational rehabilitation, or occupational rehabilitation, from an accredited institution.
At least one year of job development and/or placement experience in the public or private sector.
Equivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Sales experience, including marketing and/or public relations experience.
Experience developing jobs for individuals with disabilities requiring special accommodations.
Bilingual English-Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Make at least 25 cold calls each day to identify businesses that are hiring, and make follow-up calls to employers and VRS participants.
Conduct 2–3 field visits on a bi-weekly basis to establish and strengthen business partnerships and create job opportunities for WeCARE participants.
Maintain a comprehensive job bank and/or leverage employer relationships to meet participants’ needs.
Design and create recruitment strategies, job fairs, on-site employer visits, and cyber information sessions for internet job-search companies that use automated screening methods.
Meet with VRS participants to understand their skills, identify employment barriers, and determine how to present them to employers.
Announce job leads weekly in workshops and coordinate with Work Readiness Facilitators on follow-up for consumer-referred interviews.
Secure at least 14 unsubsidized placements per month, including part-time and/or full-time employment of at least 20 hours per week at no less than the approved minimum wage.
Produce weekly reports of cold calls and field visits, and conduct daily employer follow-up to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and next steps.
Enter case notes into SEAMS, HRA’s record management system, and FedcapCARES for VRS participant services.
Assist the retention unit in ensuring employment data is accurate and verified.
Perform other related duties as assigned.