Job Developer

Sevita • Bakersfield, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As Job Developer for our vocational and day programs, you will develop connections to employers and agencies and secure competitive community-based jobs and volunteer opportunities for youth and adults referred for vocational support service.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Five years of experience in a human services delivery system including two years of experience in job development
• A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent proficiency in the areas of responsibility may be substituted for the above education and experience
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task
• Effective communication skills with ability to build rapport with others
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Contact community-based employers as an employment specialist to secure paid employment and volunteer educational opportunities for referred individuals
• Research and recommend community employment sites and activities, complete vocational assessments, conduct site evaluations, and provide follow-up as indicated
• Explore careers and vocational opportunities by reaching out to employers and matching employer needs with individuals’ goals
• Assist individuals receiving services in searching and interviewing for employment; provide follow-up support to individuals once placed in a job
• Provide work adjustment training to assist individuals served to improve work skills, work behaviors, interpersonal skills, and ethics to maintain employment
• Contribute to Individual Service Plans for individuals receiving service that currently have paid and/or volunteer jobs, as well as individuals with job development goals and objectives
• Complete required service documentation reviews, meet regularly with individuals and others to provide needed services/support, and ensure appropriate communication with planning team
• Attend meetings in the community related to individuals in the program, represent the program professionally while in the community, and ensure individual rights
• Ensure individuals’ safety by providing appropriate supervision at job sites

Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Purposeful work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED