LifeSpan

Job Title: Job Development Specialist

If making a lasting difference in someone's life is a priority for you and your career goals, we want to help you get there. LIFESPAN is hiring compassionate, hardworking, friendly, and reliable Job Development Specialists to support people with disabilities and assist them with achieving their employment goals.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

What we do:

LIFESPAN’s mission is to empower children and adults with disabilities by providing education, employment and enrichment opportunities to live, work and play in their communities. We focus on the interests of each individual we support to ensure their well-being, dignity and right of choice. As a Job Development Specialist, you provide personalized 1:1 support in a variety of ways such as screening and assessment, search support, coaching, training, technical assistance, monitoring safety conditions, providing transportation and follow-along support on a daily basis in a community based environment. LIFESPAN is committed to helping you succeed by providing a supportive team environment, training, growth and development, and career advancement. Join our team of passionate and caring professionals to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedules including PRN, full and part time opportunities
• Paid training
• Full time employees have access to benefits including paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; 403b retirement plan with employer match; and perks galore!

What you’ll do:

• Provide assessment, job development, training and technical assistance.
• Market LIFESPAN employment services to area businesses in order to obtain optimal job matches for individuals.
• Participate in local and/or regional job fairs.
• Teach skills to promote job independence.
• Support community inclusion and integration.
• Mentor individuals to help build social skills and relationships.
• Provide follow-along support and guidance.
• Provide transportation to and from various locations.
• Assist with person centered job placement.
• Participate in and provide input for individual’s IHP/IPP (Individual Habilitation/Program Plan)
• Use electronic health record to document activities and significant events.
• Submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines.
• Complete initial and ongoing training, and participate in staff development activities.

What you need:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Pass criminal record and healthcare registry check
• Pass driving record check if providing transportation
• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Associate’s degree and/or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Communication, Business, or Human Services and/or related field with a minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, and three to five years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Route Territory Sales, Account Management, or Business Development is preferred or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Commitment to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Note: Current First Aid/CPR blended or classroom certification is required. If you do not currently have certification from an approved provider, our American Red Cross certified instructors will provide you the training.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently (per policy)
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including nights. Weekends and overtime as required.

LIFESPAN is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment. LIFESPAN is an equal opportunity employer.