Job Developer supports social services clients in job searching and placement. Establishes and maintains working relationships with employers, industry organizations, and public agencies to source job openings and secure employment and vocational training opportunities for clients. Being a Job Developer evaluates individual's background, skills, and interest and matches to potential job openings or training programs. Coaches and prepares candidate for interview and entry into the workforce. Additionally, Job Developer may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Job Developer occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Job Developer typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
St. Johns Community Services Commitment to Excellence.
We have been around a long time more significant than 150 years, so we know how to do it right! Our Direct Support Professionals are committed to delivering nothing less than exceptional support to those for whom we support. That is why we are devoted to investing in our employees professional development to help them carry out their duties responsibly, effectively, and above standard. St. John's Community Services' DSPs are trained and internally certified by our team of nurses and senior-level clinical staff to provide the best support and care to the individuals we serve. Our DSPs are expected to perform to the highest industry and St. John's standards, including:
1) Providing Person-Centered Supports
2) Participant Empowerment
3) Documentation
SENVA is all about getting the clients out of the house and into the community. Monday through Friday, we support them in making sure they can live their very best lives outside while providing community engagement and job coaching. They look at job and community services opportunities. The ideal candidate should have prior experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the physical ability to lift, transfer, carry, and reposition a person served as needed up to 50 pounds. The candidate will assist with hand-over-hand techniques when supporting skills, including travel training and essential computer support.
Job Developer
Provides leadership, training, and support to employment specialists relative to job development activities. Provides direct job development services to an assigned caseload. Monitors evaluate and take corrective action to improve all aspects of job development ensuring the quality of service for all involved participants. Cultivates and maintains appropriate relationships within the business community to provide positive networking opportunities with employers, resulting in individuals served to acquire preferred jobs
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Shift Differential
Our DSP staff earns shift differentials if required to remain on staff during inclement weather events.
Employee Benefits
We offer flexible work schedules, and our flexible benefits for those who qualify exceed the standard!
St. John's Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. John's Community Services does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental quality, military service, or other protected class.