Job Developer

Sevita • Bakersfield, CA

3d • $50,502 • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves contacting community-based employers as an employment specialist to secure paid employment and volunteer educational opportunities for referred individuals. You will research and recommend community employment sites and activities, complete vocational assessments, conduct site evaluations, and provide follow-up as indicated. Additionally, you will explore careers and vocational opportunities by reaching out to employers and matching employer needs with individuals’ goals. You will assist individuals receiving services in searching and interviewing for employment, and provide follow-up support to individuals once placed in a job. You will also provide work adjustment training to assist individuals served to improve work skills, work behaviors, interpersonal skills, and ethics to maintain employment. This role contributes 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. You will complete required service documentation reviews, meet regularly with individuals and others to provide needed services/support, and ensure appropriate communication with the planning team. You will attend meetings in the community related to individuals in the program, represent the program professionally while in the community, and ensure individual rights. Finally, you will ensure individuals’ safety by providing appropriate supervision at job sites.

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
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

What This Job Offers

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