Employment Services Job Developer and Career Counselor

Develop a community network of businesses to access on site assessment and/or employment opportunities. Outreach and marketing to educate community businesses about Options resources for job candidates when there are vacancies. Develop career plans that determine goals for employment. Understand the On-the-Job Training process between MassAbility and community businesses. Submit documentation for monthly billing. Produce outcome of success in order to maximize Options annual contract and build upon the services. Assist people to obtain employment according to the Career Plan. Assist people to maintain their employment through documented planning. Support consumer in the method that is appropriate and least intrusive. Maximize the independence of consumer during all services. Report suspected abuse and neglect to DPPC and/or Employment Services Supervisor/ Program Director. Competencies include proven track record of placing people with disabilities into competitive jobs; fluency in English (bi-lingual preferred); experience in vocational assessments, career planning, job placement and job supports both on site and off site of the employment location; outstanding customer service and problem-solving skills. Preferred experience includes developing and writing vocational assessments, career planning, job placement and job coaching follow along services; experience working with people with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation services; knowledge of MassAbility Competitive Integrated Employment Services.