Temporary Job Developer

Goodwill NYNJ•Newark, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Develop job opportunities for Rehab consumers sponsored by funding sources including DVR & CBVI. This role involves scheduling interviews, following up with employers to make placements, and building/maintaining employer relationships through community visits. The position requires maintaining documentation of services, completing statistical and progress reports for funding sources, and ensuring employer satisfaction. The Job Developer will also plan and implement job fairs and act as a liaison with the local business community, becoming 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 including 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.
Contact employers and determine job openings for consumers based on employment goals.
Meet with employers, complete employer profile and task analysis paperwork at company site.
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.
Educate consumers about how working may impact other benefits and connect consumers to Benefit Counseling Services as needed.
Meet individual and team revenue goals.
Track # of service hours provided to each consumer and submit activity reports on time.
Complete all job development logs on a weekly basis.
Complete all Preplacement logs and case notes in a timely manner.
Ensure services provided and documentation maintained is CARF compliant.
Enter consumer information into Foothold Awards system.
Communicate with referral sources DVR, CBVI and private funders.
Attend all rehab and staff meetings as required.