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Job Developer
- Advocates (Franklin, MA)
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Overview
Promote the values,dreamsand potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Responsibilities
+ Develop and maintain competitive and group employment opportunities for individuals supported within assigned employment programs
+ Determine areas of vocational interest, conduct vocational assessments, and map career paths which lead to successful employment placements
+ Provide Case Management for all Competitive Employment individuals and priority people who can be supported in that category. This includes: Attending meetings, ISP paperwork, HMEA and DDS paperwork.
+ Design, Research and Implementation of Group Supported Employment Opportunities
+ Marketing & Networking within the community and making meaningful connections
+ Lead person for current employment connections HMEA currently has contracts with. (ie Robbins, Hilco, SWV)
+ Complete all time studies and ensure Program Supervisor has signed off on them
+ Attend/Lead Job Coach Training
+ Lead and train in all competitive placements (this included training and start up of individual, training staff and fading out).
+ Assess current or previous employment placements to best meet the needs of people supported and HMEA’s mission
+ In consultation with classroom staff, develop suitable community job training for employment experience for assigned individual(s).
+ Provide instruction at job site(s) on as needed basis.
+ Maintain all required documentation in a timely manner.
+ Provide follow-up services to maintain successful employment for students.
+ Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Competencies:
+ Problem Solving-identifiesand resolves problemsin a timely mannerand gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
+ Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.
+ Interpersonal Skills-maintainsconfidentiality,remainsopen to others’ideasandexhibitswillingness to try new things.
+ Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situationsdemonstratesgroup presentation skills.
+ Written Communication-is able toread and write information to communicate.
+ Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
+ Quality control-demonstratesaccuracy and thoroughness andmonitorsown work to ensure quality.
+ Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change,delaysor unexpected events.
+ Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to managementdirectionandsolicitsfeedback to improve performance.
+ Safety and security- actively promotes and personallyobservessafety and securityprocedures, anduses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications
+ High School Diploma or equivalency; Associate’s Degree in related field preferred
+ Two years job procurement experience
+ Threeyears experience in developmental disabilities/behavioral health area preferred
+ Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving status, as determined by HMEAinsurance company
+ Use of reliable vehicle which seats two passengers
_HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action._
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**Job Locations** _US-MA-Franklin_
**Minimum Education Required** _High School Diploma/GED_
**Job ID** _2023-9595_
**Organization** _HMEA_
**Type** _Regular Full-Time_
**Number of Hours Per Week** _40_
**Business Unit** _Developmental Services_
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