Job Developer

Threshold•West Bend, WI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the development and advancement of employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Person will provide on-the-job training, job coaching, counseling and follow-along as well as emergency intervention, as needed. Serves as liaison between the employer, agency staff and significant others. Promote the philosophy of community integration and employment for person with disabilities. Develop new employer contacts within the community to offer and promote our employment services. Develop and nurture long term relationships with community partners and employers. Initiate employer contacts on behalf of individuals seeking community based employment. Develop employment opportunities to meet the mutual needs of individuals and employers. Maintain accurate documentation of job development and case management activities. Assist individuals in job seeking skills, i.e. career exploration, resume development, job markets, job seeking tools and interviewing skills. Develop and provide community job shadow and informational interviews for individuals in career exploration. Provide case management services to include written PCP's, monthly reports, case notes and attendance at staffings. Develop, implement and evaluate clients goals related to employment success. Participation in Chamber of Commerce events and activities. Facilitate and maintain contact with funding sources, employers, agency staff, clients and significant others regarding clients' progress towards employment goals. Keep Director of Employment Services informed of case developments. Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Associate Degree and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; Internet Explorer
Valid WI driver's license
Good driving record
Access to an adequately insured vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Preferable skill background set (HR/Marketing/Sales/Staffing).
Master's degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop new employer contacts within the community to offer and promote our employment services.
Develop and nurture long term relationships with community partners and employers.
Initiate employer contacts on behalf of individuals seeking community based employment.
Develop employment opportunities to meet the mutual needs of individuals and employers.
Maintain accurate documentation of job development and case management activities.
Assist individuals in job seeking skills, i.e. career exploration, resume development, job markets, job seeking tools and interviewing skills.
Develop and provide community job shadow and informational interviews for individuals in career exploration.
Provide case management services to include written PCP's, monthly reports, case notes and attendance at staffings.
Develop, implement and evaluate clients goals related to employment success.
Participation in Chamber of Commerce events and activities.
Facilitate and maintain contact with funding sources, employers, agency staff, clients and significant others regarding clients' progress towards employment goals.
Keep Director of Employment Services informed of case developments.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.