Job Developer - Job Path/Project SEARCH

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Rogers, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Job Developer provides aspirational job development and placement services as part of the Job Path/ Project SEARCH Team. Identifies interns’ strengths, interests, and abilities related to career counseling, job development, and placement at the Project SEARCH host business or a community employer. Assists team in determining what supports and/or adaptations may be needed for training and successful employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Job Coach Certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for obtaining Job Coach Certification and maintaining the credential through continuing education hours
Responsible for obtaining education hours required by Friendship Community Care and any other regulatory bodies
Accurately document work hours on timecard and ensure all hours worked outside of the set schedule are approved by supervisor first
Responsible for the oversight of the job seeker/intern they are assigned to and ensures that their health and safety come first
Serves as an advocate for all interns
May be required to drive own vehicle or company vehicle assist job seeker in getting to and from location.
Attends Employment Planning Meetings with the intern and all team members to learn the intern's career interests, specific job preferences, skills, and abilities for an individualized employment plan.
Develops Individual Employment Plan for each intern and implement specific vocational components of the plan, including job search, training, and the development of specific goals, objectives, and activities for a successful transition to work.
Provides outreach to community business and associations to develop linkages and a network of employers that offer job opportunities for interns.
Coordinates and provides job placement, training/coaching activities, travel training (if available and needed) accommodations, and necessary job supports for interns.
When an intern or graduate achieves employment, provide information for data entry in the PS member portal to the appropriate team member.
Required to keep a professional demeanor as a representative of FCC/Project Search
Carries First Aid supplies for minor injuries and transports employees/clients with major injuries for appropriate medical attention.
Completes written report of any job injuries
Completes Task Analysis as needed for clients served.
Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc., and the participants. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.
Adheres to and complies with all Quality Assurance’s & HIPAA procedures.
Follows The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training.
Maintains Consumers’ progress notes daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
Maintains Consumers’ records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
Files all information in consumers’ records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.