Temporary Job Developer

Goodwill NYNJ is seeking a temporary Job Developer to support Rehab consumers in Newark, NJ through community-based employment opportunities. This onsite role focuses on building employer relationships, coordinating interviews and placements, and maintaining program documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements tied to multiple funding sources.

What you’ll do

• Develop job opportunities for Rehab consumers sponsored by funding sources including but not limited to DVR and CBVI.
• Contact employers to identify openings aligned with employment goals provided by the Coordinator.
• Schedule interviews and follow up with employers to support successful placements.
• Build and maintain employer relationships through community employer visits and ongoing contact.
• Meet with employers, complete employer profile and task analysis paperwork at the employer site, and submit required materials to the Coordinator after the visit.
• Educate employers about disability issues, ADA topics, tax credits, and job modifications.
• Communicate job descriptions and responsibilities clearly to the Coordinator and other job developers.
• Assist placement staff with understanding the company application process and investigating transportation options to and from the employer job site.
• Educate consumers on how working may affect other benefits they currently receive.
• Connect consumers to Benefit Counseling Services as needed.
• Communicate with referral sources (DVR, CBVI, and private funders) according to the funder communication follow-up procedure.
• Plan and implement job fairs and act as a liaison with the local business community.
• Support employer satisfaction with program and placement services and candidates.
• Maintain documentation of placement services rendered and employment verifications, including weekly reporting and logs.
• Complete internal statistical reports and progress reports for funding sources.
• Meet individual and team revenue goals.
• Track the number of service hours provided to each consumer and submit activity reports on time (within 5 business days) to request vouchers for additional hours when needed.
• Complete job development logs on a weekly basis.
• Complete Preplacement logs and case notes in a timely manner following case note and paperwork compliance procedures.
• Ensure case notes for the week are completed on Fridays by COB and forwarded to the Coordinator of Placement Services along with the weekly report.
• Become familiar with CARF regulations and ensure services provided and documentation maintained are CARF compliant.
• Enter consumer information into the Foothold Awards system.
• Attend all required rehab and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties and assignments as assigned at the sole discretion of the employer.

First 90 days performance goals

• 30 days: Develop 15 jobs, schedule 5 interviews, place 1 consumer, and accrue 75 billable hours per month.
• 60 days: Develop 20 jobs, schedule 8 interviews, place 2 consumers, and accrue 85 billable hours per month.
• 90 days: Develop 25 jobs, schedule 13 interviews, place 3 consumers, and accrue 95 billable hours per month.
• After the 90-day introductory period: Develop 25 community-based job opportunities, schedule 15 interviews, place 5 consumers, and accrue at least 100 billable hours per month.

Daily work conditions and scope

• This position does not supervise others and requires partnering effectively with other job developers, job coaches, and rehab staff.
• Expected to work in the community in addition to the main office; employer location conditions may vary.

Requirements

• BA preferred, but relevant work experience will be accepted.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and ongoing access to transportation to travel to employers across counties throughout Northern New Jersey.
• Intermediate experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to navigate and negotiate through difficult situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.

Tools and systems

• Word, Excel, Outlook
• Foothold Awards system

Location: Newark, NJ (onsite)

Pay: USD 22 per hour

Position type: Temporary