Share Email Opening Title Job Developer - Job Placement Specialist - EU  About the Organization OUR MISSION Endeavors passionately serves vulnerable people in crisis through our innovative, personalized approach. We seek to provide comprehensive, effective, and innovative services that encourage growth, allowing people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. Why? Because we believe that everyone holds the capacity to grow, heal, change, succeed, and affect others positively. OUR VISION We restore dignity and improve the quality of life for the vulnerable people we serve through the benefits of our programs. We seek to unify families and communities torn apart by poverty, unemployment, or neglect by providing real, practical solutions and a path to earned income. We do this through a wide array of programs and services supporting children, families, veterans and those struggling with mental illness and other significant disabilities.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Shift Days   Number of Openings 1   Category Administration   Location San Antonio, TX Office   Description JOB PURPOSE: The Job Developer will identify and develop optimal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Job Developer works collaboratively with program personal and supervisors to provide a holistic approach to achieving the employment goals of Endeavors clients.   Position Requirements ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops and maintains relationships with new employers within the community to increase the potential employer network. Responsible for explaining our services including job coaching and benchmark paperwork to potential employers. Responsible for following up with existing employer contacts and potential new employers to determine their hiring needs. Meets with targeted employers to identify employment opportunities within the community. Where needed, negotiates with employers to customize job responsibilities for the client that are consistent with the client’s abilities and address unmet needs of employers. Develops employment placements and opportunities for individuals on caseload in a timely manner. Meets annual job placement quota. Coordinates with the individual, their employer, family support, and Texas Workforce Commission - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors as needed. Prepares extensive written benchmark reports by required timelines. Provide client progress updates to Texas Workforce Commission - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and Senior Employment Services Case Manager Uses excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem solving skills and effective time management skills. Travel from job site to job site on a daily basis depending on caseload. Document phone calls, emails and time spent with individuals we serve and their families Bird’sEye CMS software system Communicate with Senior Employment Services Case Manager status of job development for each person on caseload and reach out to same when met with obstacles to meet job placement goal. Provide Job Coaching services as needed for clients Provide/present vocational trainings as for Endeavors clients as directed by Program Manager Must be able to work independently, complete tasks as assigned, and self-direct as needed to provide exception Job Supportive Services to clients and expand/develop the program.   EDUCATION: Undergraduate degree in social work, social sciences, psychology, disability services, or related field from an accredited college or university preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience relevant to the position and 2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred. UNT WISE Job Placement Specialist Certification and Job Skills Trainer Certification are HIGHLY preferred LICENSES: Driver’s License with clean record required. VEHICLE: Valid driver’s license, access to an automobile, insurance, and willingness to drive to off-site locations required. Able and willing to travel around San Antonio and surrounding areas up to 75% of time. WORK LOCATION: Must be able to work from home in a private space and/or transition to an on-site location as space and public health response allows. OTHER: Proficiency in English (written and spoken language skills). Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect families to community services preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Must be available to work evenings and weekends occasionally. EXCEPTIONS TO THESE CRITERIA MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT HEAD.   Salary/Wage 17.00 - 18.50   EOE Statement Endeavors® and Endeavors Unlimited, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. Endeavors® and Endeavors Unlimited, Inc. also complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location its employees are working. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Endeavors® and Endeavors Unlimited, Inc. are "Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers."   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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