Job Developer SEMP

Goodwill Industries NYNJ

Job Description Form

Position Title : SEMP Job Developer Location : Various

Reports To : SEMP Manager Cost Center : Various

General Purpose : In a few brief sentences summarize the primary duties and responsibilities.

Supported Employment Job Developers are responsible for working with persons with disabilities (PWD) through a process known as Customized Employment. Prior to placement, individuals are assessed through a "Discovery" process by interning at several work sites and interviewing significant people within their circle of support in order to arrive at a holistic picture about a person's interest, aptitudes and vocational direction that will lead to a good job match. The SEMP Job developer is responsible for working with a caseload of PWD in order to move them through this process and then place them in competitive jobs. It is important that the job developer maintain a network of key employers and businesses in which individuals can both intern for short periods of time, as well as hire appropriate individuals with the support of an on-site coach when necessary. Responsible for following up with employers, funding sources, parents and others during the process.

Essential Functions : Describe the intrinsic job duties that define the core responsibilities of the job.

• Responsible for overseeing Discovery process and final Discovery Report within an average of 90 days.
• Develop a variety of community based sites for limited time internships that cover different types of career explorations, e.g., Pharmacy , clothing and big box settings such as Target, TJMaxx, food establishments, etc.
• Responsible placing 25 individuals per year.
• Responsible for developing appropriate resumes for consumers in program.
• When necessary, fill out paper and / or online applications with individual
• Maintain relationships with existing employers
• Develop new accounts
• Assist consumers in finding, getting and keeping jobs
• JD is responsible for "job matching" a participant's experience, temperament and stated work settings and goals in order to place in appropriate job.
• When applicable, market and be able to set up on-site job coaching for consumers.
• JD is knowledgeable about Social Security work incentives and how employment affects an individual's disability benefits.
• Knows how to calculate and explain SSI & SSDI benefits plans to clients.
• Be able to educate employers on relevant program and placement issues : disability issues as they relate to employment, ADA issues, tax credits, job modifications, etc.
• Manage appropriate paperwork as required by funding source, incl. case notes, billing materials, etc.
• Establishing relationships with businesses interested in customized workplace training
• Providing participants with job search services, including resume writing and interview preparation
• Must maintain online log through CMIS of all services provided to participants serviced (daily)
• Responsible for complete, accurate and timely submission of all job orders, referrals, follow ups and verifications required for the department
• Serve as role model for participants
• Perform other related duties as assigned by JD Supervisor and / or Management
• Maintain and ensure HIPAA confidentiality of records (daily)

Qualifications / Basic Job Requirements : Describe the skills, knowledge and abilities required. Include minimum educational and experience requirements and preferences.

Scope of Responsibility & Positions Supervised : Where applicable describes level of authority, decision making discretion,consequences of actions,supervisoryand fiscal responsibility. Provide metrics where possible. Level of supervision received.

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Special Working Conditions : Describe unusual working conditions or environmental factors.

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