DDI is looking to hire a Job Developer to help individuals with disabilities find employment and internships, fostering their independence and community connection.
Requirements
- Knowledge of vocational/job development services.
- Knowledge of ACCES-VR and OPWDD regulations relating to Vocational guidelines.
- Ability to work with employers, individuals and families/collaterals to develop appropriate programming for individuals in Vocational services.
- Experience working with individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities
- Must be able to demonstrate tasks or model behaviors associated with work for workers.
- Ability to work in a variety of locations in the community.
- Valid NYS driver’s license and be approved to drive by DDI’s Transportation Dept.
Responsibilities
- Job development and placement services for individuals served by DDI. Documentation of efforts.
- Oversight of career and job development activities in Pre-Voc, Supported Employment and ACCES-VR program.
- Assist the Community Pre-Vocational program in securing internships sites
- Completion of all mandated ACCES- VR and Supported Employment documentation.
- Coordination and oversight of any work readiness activities
- Evaluating individuals through comprehensive work assessments (Community based and Diagnostic) and developing individualized employment plans based on assessment outcomes.
- Interview friends, family members and others in the consumer’s support system to help build a Vocational profile to determine the best way to support the consumer.
Other
- HS Diploma required.
- Must have interpersonal skills and be comfortable with networking and creating new contacts/connections often.
- Empathic, compassionate, and patient
- Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
- A good communicator and team player
