Job Developer - Roger Sherman House (New Haven)
About The Position
The Job Developer will deliver comprehensive job development and vocational skill building support to clients, proving support both individually and through group programming. The Job Developer will utilize vocational assessments to evaluate the client’s employment needs and make appropriate recommendations, with a focus on working with clients on ways to: approach potential employers & enhance marketability, identify realistic vocational paths, and resume, job-search and interview skill development. The Job Developer collaborates with Case Management staff. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals in recovery and/or those who are justice-involved. An ability to be both structured and compassionate while maintaining professional and respectful boundaries is required. Working within Adult Services, the Job Developer works with Community Justice program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients from incarceration back into the community.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of related experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Regular and predictable attendance is required
Nice To Haves
- experience working with individuals in recovery and/or those who are justice-involved
- An ability to be both structured and compassionate while maintaining professional and respectful boundaries is required
Responsibilities
- deliver comprehensive job development and vocational skill building support to clients
- proving support both individually and through group programming
- utilize vocational assessments to evaluate the client’s employment needs and make appropriate recommendations
- collaborates with Case Management staff
- works with Community Justice program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients from incarceration back into the community
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
- Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment
- Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment
- 12 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
