Job Developer

Goodwill NYNJ • Queens, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER NEW YORK & NORTHERN NEW JERSEY INC. JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Job Developer
Location: Queens, NY
Benefit Classification: Full-Time Benefitted
Position Type: FLSA - Non-Exempt

Develop job opportunities for Rehab consumers who are sponsored by funding sources including but not limited to DVR & CBVI. Schedule interviews and follow up with employers to make placements. Build and maintain employer relationships and contacts by visiting employers in the community. Maintain documentation of placement services rendered and employment verifications. Complete internal statistical reports and progress reports for funding sources. Ensure employer satisfaction with program/placement services and candidates. Plan and implement job fairs. Liaison with local business community. Become familiar with labor laws, demand occupations and ADA.

Requirements

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and ongoing access to transportation to travel to employers in counties throughout Northern New Jersey.
• Intermediate Word, Excel and Outlook preferred
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Must be able to prioritize and multi-task
• Navigate and negotiate through difficult situations
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees

Nice To Haves

• BA preferred but will accept relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop job opportunities for Rehab consumers sponsored by funding sources like DVR & CBVI.
• Schedule interviews and follow up with employers to make placements.
• Build and maintain employer relationships and contacts by visiting employers in the community.
• Maintain documentation of placement services rendered and employment verifications.
• Complete internal statistical reports and progress reports for funding sources.
• Ensure employer satisfaction with program/placement services and candidates.
• Plan and implement job fairs.
• Liaise with the local business community.
• Become familiar with labor laws, demand occupations, and ADA.
• Develop 25 community-based job opportunities, schedule 15 interviews, place 5 consumers, and accrue at least 100 billable hrs. per month after the initial 90-day period.
• Contact employers and determine job openings for consumers based on employment goals provided by the Coordinator.
• Meet with employers, complete employer profile and task analysis paperwork at company site and submit to Coordinator upon completion of the employer site visit.
• Educate employers about disability issues, ADA issues, tax credits, and job modifications.
• Communicate job description/job responsibilities effectively to the Coordinator and other job developers.
• Assist placement staff with understanding the company’s application process, and investigating transportation options to and from the employer job site.
• Educate consumers about how working may impact other benefits they currently receive.
• Connect consumers to Benefit Counseling Services as needed.
• Meet individual and team revenue goals.
• Track # of service hours provided to each consumer; submit activity reports on time (within 5 business days) to request vouchers for additional hours when needed.
• Complete all job development logs on a weekly basis.
• Complete all Preplacement logs and case notes in a timely manner as per the case note and paperwork compliance procedure.
• Ensure all case notes for the week are completed on Fridays by COB and forwarded to the Coordinator of Placement Services along with the weekly report.
• Become familiar with CARF regulations and assure that services provided and documentation maintained is CARF compliant.
• Enter consumer information into Foothold Awards system.
• Communicate with referral sources DVR, CBVI and private funders as per the funder communication follow-up procedure.
• Attend all rehab and staff meetings as required.

Benefits

• Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
• Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
• Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
• Retirement matching programs and contributions
• Transit and commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree