Job Placement Specialist - North County San Diego

OPTIONS FOR ALL INC•San Diego, CA

1d•$26 - $26

About The Position

The Job Placement Specialist provides job placement services to individuals with intellectual & physical disabilities and facilitates business partnerships and project opportunities for Options For All under the supervision of the Business Developer. We encourage applicants from all communities including black, indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+, women, neurodiverse, and people with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience with job development and placement strategies, including: job analysis, task analysis and job carving
Knowledge and application of appropriate teaching strategies and methods
Experience with Employers in the community.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Professional English writing ability, including usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Ability to create effective presentations
Proficiency in basic office equipment, including Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to teach and demonstrate job search skills
Immediate access to a vehicle with working seat belts, valid driver’s license, current auto insurance and acceptable DMV record
Ability to travel within and throughout the county in which services are provided.
Ability to travel in and throughout the state on a quarterly basis to attend meetings, trainings, etc.
Successful completion of background check

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in Marketing, Business, Communication, or another related field.
Familiarity with job coaching support, instructional strategies and developing on-the-job natural supports
Experience with instruction in critical life need areas, with emphasis on employment readiness, job placement and employment
Experience with small group placements
Ability to effectively negotiate wage levels
Knowledge of benefit counseling (SSI, SSDI and UI)
Marketing and/or sales experience

Responsibilities

Develop, cultivate and maintain business partner relationships
Provide one potential partnership lead to Business Developer Associate per month
Acquire a minimum of one Options For All project a month
Secure a minimum of four placements per month
Present employment model to employers
Negotiate new or renewal wage levels with employers.
Accompany participants as needed to interview, job fairs and new hire orientations
Create, complete and maintain: Job Contact Log, Development Summary Log, work inventory, assessment, master application, etc
Complete all required documentation and reports
Attend ISP meetings, as assigned
Provide interview training to participants
Provide placement updates to Business Developer Associate
Effectively relay issues and concerns to the Business Developer Associate
Identify and engage in network-building activities (e.g. community and professional organizations)
Attend at least one networking event per quarter and 2-3 marketing/vendor fairs per year
Conduct trainings to business partners
Create lesson plans, aligned with current industry standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and hands-on curriculum which include interview training, resume building, and portfolio development for all participants
Support fundraising activities of the organization.
Attend all required meetings and in-services
Complete all required training
Comply with all Options For All policies and procedures
Conserve company resources
Other duties, as assigned