Job Developer

This on-site Job Developer role in Long Island City, NY, offers a salary range of USD 45,000–50,000 per year and focuses on assisting people with disabilities through Customized Employment, Discovery, and placement into competitive jobs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Discovery process and complete the final Discovery Report within an average of 90 days.
• Create and manage diverse, time-limited community internship sites spanning career exploration areas such as Pharmacy, clothing and big box retailers, and food establishments.
• Place approximately 25 individuals per year into employment opportunities.
• Develop tailored resumes for participants in the program.
• Assist participants with paper or online job applications when needed.
• Maintain relationships with existing employers and develop new employer accounts.
• Support participants in finding, securing, and retaining employment.
• Perform job matching by aligning a participant’s experience, temperament, work setting preferences, and goals to suitable positions.
• When applicable, arrange on-site job coaching for participants.
• Apply knowledge of Social Security work incentives and how employment affects disability benefits; explain SSI and SSDI benefit plans to clients.
• Educate employers on program and placement issues, including disability considerations, ADA, tax credits, and job modifications.
• Manage paperwork required by funding sources, such as case notes and billing materials.
• Establish relationships with businesses interested in customized workplace training.
• Provide job search services, including resume writing and interview preparation.
• Maintain an online log through CMIS documenting all services delivered to participants on a daily basis.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely submission of all job orders, referrals, follow-ups, and verifications for the department.
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the JD Supervisor or management.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality of records on a daily basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Experience as a Job Developer and/or in Sales/Marketing or related fields is a plus.
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain employer relationships across diverse industries.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and networking abilities.
• Ability to work with challenging populations and defuse tense situations.
• Team player with a solid work ethic; flexible, creative, and energetic.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks and prioritize competing demands.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Field-based position requiring daily travel to multiple sites.

Technologies

• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Benefits

• Generous time off policy
• Health, wellness, and financial resources
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
• Retirement matching programs and employer contributions
• Transit and commuter benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount opportunities
• Flexible schedule options
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

What We Offer

• Generous time off policy to use as needed
• Health, wellness and financial resources to support personal goals
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
• Retirement matching programs and contributions
• Transit and commuter benefits

Our Must Haves

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2 years’ experience working with persons with disabilities
• Experience as a Job Developer and/or Sales Marketing or related field a plus
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain employer relationships with business and industry across diverse fields
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong presentation and networking skills
• Ability to work with difficult populations and defuse tense situations
• Team player with strong work ethic
• Flexible, creative, energetic, and open to new ideas
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize competing demands
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT)
• Field based position requiring travel to multiple sites daily