Job Developer for Adults with Disabilities in Vocational Rehabilitation (Remote; Part-Time/Full-Time)

September 25, 2023

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Leading digital-first job and skills training platform in the U.S. for neurodiverse individuals.

Data Entry • Data Processing • Training Set Generation • E-Commerce • Technology

11 - 50

💰 $3.3M Seed Round on 2022-07

Description

• Provide guidance and support to Vocational Rehabilitation clients, focusing on job-seeking skills and techniques. • Utilize your extensive research skills to identify job leads and opportunities for clients, with a particular emphasis on remote work options. • Collaborate with clients to develop effective job search plans and engage them in the process. • Demonstrate expertise in using Applicant Tracking Systems, CRM, and online job search tools to streamline the job search process. • Possess knowledge of a wide range of careers and job-seeking strategies to better assist clients. • Manage a caseload of at least 10 different active job search profiles, surfacing a high volume of leads based on candidates' skills, and assisting individuals with the application process. • Use video conferencing tools such as Zoom and MS Teams for client interactions and remote job-related activities.

Requirements

• One of the following educational requirements: BA in Psychology, Human Services, Special Education, Teaching, Disability, or any other related field, OR High school diploma (or equivalent) with 5+ years of work experience helping adults with disabilities find jobs • Minimum of 2 years of recruitment or project management experience with a focus on research and job lead identification. • Knowledge of the United States job market and geography, especially in terms of remote work opportunities. • Exceptional communication and record-keeping skills to effectively organize and disseminate job leads. • At least 21 years old • Strong familiarity with various Applicant Tracking Systems, CRM, and online job search tools. • Legally authorized to work in the US, and physically located in the US Successful Candidates Should Also Have: • A sincere desire to support the disability community obtain competitive wage employment • Patience for supporting students who may take more time to understand • Creativity due to the sometimes dynamic curriculum that we teach • An ability to improvise and “think on your feet”, and adjust your instruction accordingly depending on the responsiveness of your students • Good energy and outgoing personality • Strong positivity and ability to foster a non-judgmental environment • Readiness to embrace a “startup mindset”, and have some tech-savvy (we will help you learn this too!)

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation • Bonus payment for each completed class • Pathway to become full-time, permanent employee • 100% remote role from anywhere in the US • Be at the forefront of enabling the neurodivergent community to obtain competitive wage employment