Job Developer

Disability Community Resource Center • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Job Developer is under the direction and supervision of the Program Manager and is responsible for the development of and placement in employment opportunities for DCRC members.

Requirements

• Experience in job development and working with persons with disabilities (physical, neurodivergent/mental health, intellectual and/or developmental).
• Familiarity with employment related issues facing people with disabilities including accommodations and adaptive equipment/assistive technology.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements and accessibility standards for people with disabilities in the workplace required.
• Demonstrated experience in all facets of employment including resume preparation, interviewing, business expectations, and major job categories.
• Demonstrated ability to do employer outreach.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills needed to interact effectively with a variety of staff, volunteers and members of the community.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (oral/written).
• Demonstrated ability in basic computer literacy.
• Must be able to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• Life experience with disability as well as knowledge of the Independent Living Movement philosophy preferred.
• Experience in Domestic violence/ Sexual assault preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial intake and employment assessment with each new member referred from the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).
• Develop employment goals with the member based on the member’s skills, interests, income requirements, city of residence and other relevant factors.
• Provide employment preparation to members, both individually and in groups, on the topics of: Interviewing Techniques, Resume Development, Application Preparation, Appropriate Work Behaviors, Grooming and Hygiene.
• Provide job development services to members. This includes direct contact with employers to develop job leads. Maintain ongoing file of employer contacts and activities.
• Provide job placement services to a member that includes short-term follow-up services up to 90 days after employment.
• Assist employers and members with barriers to job retention.
• Participate in job development activities coordinated by the DOR (Diversity Employment Source, Jobs in Motion, etc.).
• Provide a weekly Job Club for members receiving services.
• Prepare required reports for submission to the Department of Rehabilitation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed