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Transform Lives as a Job Developer at Assets, Inc.!

Assets, Inc. is seeking a passionate and motivated job developer to connect individuals with disabilities to meaningful employment opportunities! This position is full-time 30-40 hrs/wk. Pay starts at $22.42/hr + depending on experience/education listed on your application. The primary hours for this position are Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00am-6:00pm.

Every day, you'll work directly with local employers, build community partnerships, and help individuals discover jobs that match their strengths, interests, and career goals. If you're a self-starter who enjoys meeting new people, making presentations, and creating opportunities for others, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Job Developer, you'll serve as a bridge between job seekers and employers by:

• Building relationships with local businesses and community partners
• Identifying and developing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities
• Meeting face-to-face with employers to promote inclusive hiring practices
• Conducting job analysis, assessments, and employment planning
• Assisting individuals with job searches, applications, interviews, and workplace success
• Coordinating services with the Alaska Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
• Providing on-the-job coaching, training, and retention support
• Advocating for the employment goals and interests of the individuals we serve
• Tracking progress and maintaining accurate service documentation
• Collaborating with a supportive team of professionals dedicated to making a difference

Build meaningful partnerships with employers throughout the community

Help individuals achieve greater independence and financial stability

Spend time both in the community and in the office

Develop professional skills in workforce development, disability services, advocacy, and community relations

Make a direct impact on someone's future every single day

We're seeking someone who is:

• Comfortable networking and building professional relationships
• Confident speaking with employers and presenting services
• Organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Passionate about helping people succeed
• A strong communicator and problem-solver
• Able to work independently while also being part of a collaborative team

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Services, Business, Education, Rehabilitation, or a related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum two years of experience supporting employment services, workforce development, vocational rehabilitation, case management, sales, marketing, recruiting, or related fields preferred
• Valid Alaska Driver's License
• Reliable insured vehicle
• Ability to obtain National Certificate in Employment Services within six months of hire

At Assets, Inc., our mission is to create opportunities for people with disabilities to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. We believe employment changes lives, and our team plays a critical role in making that happen.

When you join Assets, Inc., you're joining a mission-driven organization that values inclusion, respect, teamwork, and community impact.

If you're looking for a career where you can build relationships, strengthen your community, and help people achieve their employment goals, we encourage you to apply today.

Full Job Description

this position is responsible for developing jobs and networking with employers in the community that are suitable to the needs and desires of individuals receiving/seeking employment services from Assets, Inc.  Develops and maintains professional relationships with employers, served individuals, parents and / or guardians, partner organizations and team members. Actively participates in team development and service evaluation.  Must demonstrate a strong commitment to the Assets, Inc. mission and be an effective advocate for people with mental illness and / or developmental disabilities. This position may require de-escalating verbally or physically aggressive individuals according to identified procedures and individual client protocols.

1. Adheres to and demonstrates Assets, Inc. core values, mission, and compliance plan in the performance of all aspects of this position.
2. Serves as primary contact for individuals receiving minimal employment support. Provides direct and indirect skill training, retention and on-site quality control.
3. Services as the primary contact and coordinator for the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation with the State of Alaska
4. Provides initial Employment Services to include:

• Intake
• Relationship building
• Job analysis / Job assessment
• Job search / Placement assistance
• Job Development
• Initial skill training
• DVR services
• Treatment Plan Development

1. Develops and maintains a list of prospective employers appropriate for clients in both group and individual placements.
2. Comfortable with sales / networking (i.e., building relationships) and making in person presentations with prospective employers. Conducts face-to-face appointments / meetings with employers. Answers employer questions and / or concerns in a positive manner. Serves as a consultant and resource to employers in the community.
3. Actively advocates for employee's employment needs and interests.
4. Maintains effective interactions with the Contracts Management Team and Clinicians.
5. Provides individuals receiving employment services with transportation assistance to include mobility training and coordination or scheduling of transportation services.
6. Maintains accurate and organized records and documentation. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Intake Process / Database
• Job Development
• DVR documentation
• Job proposals
• Case notes / Service Notes
• Data tracking for individuals seeking services

1. Effectively communicates with all team members and participates in regularly scheduled team meetings and support team meetings.
2. Provides back-up support for team members, including providing direct supports as needed.
3. Attends company required trainings and participates in on-going professional development.
4. Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:    Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in a human service or related field; minimum of two years experience providing employment related services to people with disabilities; OR equivalent combination of education and experience (experience may replace formal education on a year for year basis).

Language Skills:    Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:            Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:    Valid Alaska driver’s license, and an insured vehicle. Must have a National Certificate in Employment Services or obtain one within 6 months of employment. Must provide copy of driving record, proof of insurance and proof of educational credentials (if applicable) at time of hire.

1. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the company and promote a positive company image with the public.
2. Previous sales or marketing experience preferred.
3. Demonstrated ability to analyze a variety of tasks, environment, assess individuals needs and utilize best practices in job developing and training.
4. Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member.
5. Knowledge of Federal and State labor laws.
6. Must be highly sensitive to and understand the needs of persons with disabilities.
7. Must possess a high level of organizational skills.
8. Ability to do presentations.
9. Must be able to work with minimal supervisions and be highly self-directed.
10. Must have experience in a variety of employment environments.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  The Job Developer must be able to de-escalate verbally or physically aggressive individuals according to identified procedures and individual client protocols.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the administrative office is low, but noise level in some businesses the employee may be asked to work in could be moderate to high, contingent upon the specific business.  May be exposed to physical and verbal altercations with individuals served.

Assets, Inc. is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, protected veteran status, genetics, or any other category protected under applicable law.