Job Developer

Join Chimes - and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for generating community employment leads through cold calls, networking and web sites

• Documents all job and contact leads on appropriate forms

• Consistently meets established quotas, including but not limited to community job placements

• Job develops and secures employment opportunities for people in various Vocational Services

• Provides training to people prior to job searching on proper interviewing techniques, proper attire for interviewing and assists with resumes

• Accompanies clients on job interviews

• Completes job analysis to familiarize self with the employers' expectations

• May submit contract bids for all areas of employment services

• Educates client and family regarding employment and the impact it may have on social security benefits being received

• Assists client in completing job application and any other related or necessary paperwork if needed

• Responsible for providing skill training and job coaching support for person(s) on employer's premises in the community.

• Maintains CESP and ACRE certifications

• Responsible for ongoing and follow along job coaching support

• Completes data collection for each individual assigned

• Provides mobility training for assigned people

• Acts as the agency representative with employers and the public

• Assumes other duties as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities a plus. Must be able to work a flexible shift including nights, weekends and holidays.

• Ability to lift 20 lbs.

• Must have an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency insurance carrier.

What's in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement options

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• 403(b) with Employer Match

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities

• Discounts through "Tickets at Work"

• Discounts on Verizon mobile service

• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

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