Job Developer

**URGENTLY HIRING**

TITLE: Job Developer- Employment Specialist 

ANTICIPATED RATE: $24/hr

DEPARTMENT: Achievement House North

LOCATION: San Luis Obispo/ Five Cities Area

SCHEUDLE: Full Time, Monday – Friday (Occasional Saturday)

BONUS: $250 Sign on Bonus (paid at 90 and 180 days)

Achievement House, Inc., a non-profit organization with a history of serving individuals with developmental disabilities since 1957, is seeking a dedicated Job Developer responsible for networking in the community, developing jobs and contracts for persons served, providing job enhancement resources (developing a resume, applying for jobs, etc.) and assisting individuals with finding and retaining community employment. This is not a supervisory position. 

Required Qualifications

• Must have own vehicle and maintain a current California driver’s license.
• Must provide on-going proof of current state required auto insurance.
• Must clear fingerprints through the California Department of Justice and the FBI.
• A high school education or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete First Aid / CPR training (Training is offered onsite) 
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Flexibility with work schedules and willingness to help cover different sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide individuals with continuous instructions for work specific to vocational growth and training objectives that guarantee and correspond with abilities and development.
• Research of the labor market conditions to identify types of community-based jobs.
• Provide direct service coverage when needed to help individuals retain employment.
• Maintain evaluations and analysis of the job placement market plan and work environment reports, maintain a development log.
• Assess and clarify the personnel potential needs of employers and training required for those jobs.
• Follow through with employers to ensure satisfaction of both our clients and employers
• Must place two clients per quarter (if referral is available)
• Participate in local events pertaining to employment.
• Ensure company materials are current for distribution and marketing.
• Conduct Job Preparation class; quarterly job club social.
• Maintain positive communication with funding agencies, schools, families, and providers.
• Oversee client assessments to determine client goals, preferences and needs.

Physical Requirements: 

• Essential functions of this position require that employees regularly sit, stand, bend, twist and walk.
• Employees may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 lbs. 

Benefits

• $250 hiring bonus (To be paid after 90 days and 180 days
• 40 hours sick leave for all employees
• 3% contribution on AHI Simple IRA 
• Paid CPR & First Aid training provided upon hire
• Voluntary Group Life Insurance for full-time employees
• Paid Holidays for full-time employees
• PTO for all full-time employees
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees
• Monthly training with room to grow within!

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