Job Developer/Job Coach

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Vocational Specialist helps our clients understand their capabilities and interests, and set career goals. The Vocational Specialist is an innovative thinker and builds community partnerships related to client employment opportunities. They explore a client’s potential as it relates to the job market and coaches individuals in all phases of the job search process including but not limited to: teaching career readiness classes, providing job coaching, setting up volunteer and internship opportunities, meeting with potential and current employers, resolving issues. The Vocational Specialist finds competitive employment in a timely manner and follows employment plans.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

• Provide on site Job Coaching when clients are placed at a job site and at internship

• Work together with employment for opportunities for students

• Forward and innovative thinking on employment opportunities in the community

• Develop a network and contacts within the community for future employment needs and partnerships

• Engage clients in conversation to determine their specific backgrounds, career aspirations and personalities

• Provide pre employment training such as elevator speech, resume writing and interview prep

• Find successful competitive employment based off their interests, desires and goals

• Develop and implement individualized employment plans with clients and ensure that they understand the metrics of each devised plan

• Provide job follow-up services and understand how to fade supports to natural employment supports

• Provide some transportation for employment purposes to clients

• Assist in identifying volunteer opportunities for 29 Acres programs

• Serve as an advocate for students

• Engage in ongoing professional development

• Collaborate with other professionals while maintaining a “can do” attitude

• Perform other assignments as delegated by the leadership team
• Be able to maintain a flexible schedule in order to attend to client needs

REQUIREMENTS AND SCOPE:

• Some experience working with individuals with special needs

• Some experience placing adults in competitive employment opportunities

• UNTWISE credentials (preferred)

• Pass criminal background check and drug test

• Hold a valid Texas driver’s license and possess an acceptable driving record

Skills:

• Demonstrate excellent public relations and community organization skills

• Ability to build community partnerships

• Be able to manage time and given caseload

• Job placement in competitive employment

• Exhibit excellent communication skills (written and oral)

• Work independently or collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team

• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Google

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• working with people with special needs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• No