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About the Role

As a Job Developer, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives by procuring job placements, promoting their well-being, and helping them connect with their communities. You will assist individuals, their families, and support teams in fostering independence by matching them to jobs and securing internships.

Responsibilities

• Job development and placement services for individuals served by Brightway Living & Learning, including documentation.
• Oversight of career and job development activities in Pre-Voc, Supported Employment and ACCES-VR programs.
• Assist the Community Pre-Vocational program in securing internships sites.
• Completion of all mandated ACCES- VR and Supported Employment documentation.
• Coordination and oversight of work readiness activities.
• Evaluating individuals through comprehensive work assessments and developing individualized employment plans.
• Interviewing support system members to build a Vocational profile.
• Collaborating with clients, families, and support teams to set realistic employment objectives.
• Developing and securing competitive employment for individuals served, meeting targeted job placement goals.
• Providing job assessment and job match services, with short-term follow-up.
• Assisting individuals with resume preparation, interviewing techniques, entitlements, and transportation arrangements.
• Successful participation in all mandated training.
• Incident reporting and action as per 624 regulations.

Requirements

• HS Diploma required.
• Knowledge of vocational/job development services.
• Knowledge of ACCES-VR and OPWDD regulations relating to Vocational guidelines.
• Ability to work with employers, individuals, and families/collaterals to develop appropriate programming.
• Experience working with individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities.
• Interpersonal skills and comfort with networking and creating new contacts.
• Ability to demonstrate tasks or model behaviors associated with work.
• Ability to work in a variety of community locations.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and approval to drive by Brightway’s Transportation Dept.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Networking
• Communication
• Team player

Location

• Community locations

Work Type

• Full-Time

Education Level

• High School Diploma

Salary/Compensations

• $25.00 - $27.50/hour

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• FSA
• EAP
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off

About the Company

• Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs.
• Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care.
• Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace using persistence, adaptability, and behavioral science.
• Learn more about their mission and "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

Equal Opportunity

• Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
• They are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
• At Brightway, they believe that with the right support, progress is always possible.