Employment First Community Job Developer

Summary

Little City is seeking an Employment First Community Job Developer to connect businesses, job seekers, and the organization. The role develops community employment relationships, evaluates job matches, supports individuals with disabilities in employment settings, and coordinates individualized training and placement services.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for a wide variety of community based employment sites, ensuring the ongoing good will and satisfaction of community employers as well as maintaining an up to date understanding of the job market and needs of local businesses
• Evaluate program participant placement and employability potential to ensure appropriate job match
• Performs work-site analysis and documents performance
• Maintains availability to meet demands of business and job seeker, including direct support of all new hires from assigned caseload for a prescribed timeframe
• Market and represent the agency and job seekers in a manner designed to increase positive agency exposure and maximize sustainable job placements
• The EFCD provides job support to people with developmental and other disabilities, in employment settings, assisting them to lead self-directed lives, achieve personal goals and contribute to the community
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, accreditation, State and Federal certification and licensure requirements and standards
• Ensure programs and employment linkages are designed to meet the specific needs of program and its participants and that they promote the health and safety of all involved parties
• Meet all prescribed and impromptu deadlines for submission of documentation supporting employment activities
• Maintain American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR, if required
• Successfully completes Little City Foundation required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• A Bachelor's Degree in human services or business field is preferred, as well as a minimum of two (2) years of experience, or comparable knowledge, in either the field of disability services or marketing / sales
• Knowledge of and experience in working with regulatory agencies and funding sources, including DRS and CARF standards
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficient in the use of computers, software applications, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid Illinois driver's license with good driving record
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to sitting for prolonged periods; frequently walks, stands, grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls
• Extended use of computer and typing is required
• The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working and handling office equipment
• The employee is subject to assist and support up to 25 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis
• The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate office equipment

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A Bachelor's Degree in human services or business field is preferred, as well as a minimum of two (2) years of experience, or comparable knowledge, in either the field of disability services or marketing / sales
• Knowledge of and experience in working with regulatory agencies and funding sources, including DRS and CARF standards
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficient in the use of computers, software applications, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid Illinois driver's license with good driving record
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to sitting for prolonged periods; frequently walks, stands, grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls
• Extended use of computer and typing is required
• The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working and handling office equipment
• The employee is subject to assist and support up to 25 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis
• The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate office equipment

Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible employees
• Dental insurance for eligible employees
• Vision insurance for eligible employees
• Short-term disability insurance for eligible employees
• Long-term disability insurance for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible employees
• Roth 401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for eligible employees
• Life insurance for eligible employees
• Critical illness insurance for eligible employees
• Hospital indemnity insurance for eligible employees
• Paid holidays for eligible employees
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time, for eligible employees
• Employee assistance program for eligible employees
• Remote work based in the Elgin area