Workforce Development - Job Developer - Wayne County, Ohio Area

Mansfield, OH 44907

• Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Position Summary:
The Job Developer will assist individuals with disabilities to find suitable employment opportunities. They will
work closely with clients and employers to assess and develop job-related skills, make connections with
employers, and assist with successful job placements. Hybrid work environment with travel.

Essential Functions:
• Develop individual community-based jobs for clients with a wide range of disabilities based on
customer/referral source input, make employer contacts, develop and implement job placement plans
• Provide consultation, training strategy information, and accommodation information to support the
individual, Job Coaches, employers, referral sources, and supervisors
• Ensure that all customers and team members receive necessary and timely communication
• Coordinate services with other agencies and staff
• Ensure billing and reports are sent to customers in a timely fashion and referrals are addressed within ten
days of receipt
• Provide job site follow-up as needed
• Assist in generating new referrals
• Transport clients to appointments, interviews, meetings and work as needed
• Explain and use employment and wage reimbursement incentives to clients, employers, agencies and
families
• Ensure a high level of quality services
• Mentor all new Job Developers regarding all aspects of job development, service delivery, paperwork
and billing
• Respond immediately to complaints and concerns
• Ensures compliance with CARF standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable
• Ability to follow support plans and communicate clearly with team members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Must have conflict resolution and organizational skills
• Must be able to effectively communicate and interact in a positive manner, utilizing both written and
verbal methods, with participants, families, advocates, employees, and referring agencies
• Must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office software and other web-based software
• Must represent The Alpha Group and its participants to the public in a professional manner
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred
• Must be willing and able to travel to various job sites
• Ability to pass background checks and required screenings
• Must remain in compliance with all regulatory standards governing program services, including
appropriate training
• Must have or obtain First Aid/CPR/AED training certification
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English
• Other duties as assigned