Job Development Specialist

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Location
Concord, NH
Job Type
Full-time
Salary Type
Annually
Salary Range
$33,000 - $33,000

About the Organization

Community Bridges is growing

 We want you to join our team!

Community Bridges is a non-profit area agency celebrating over 35 years working with individuals who experience development and intellectual disabilities. We are located in the Concord, NH area.  Community Bridges assures and maintains the integration, growth and interdependence of people with disabilities in their home communities so they have positive control over the lives they have chosen for themselves. Community Bridges is a leader in the development of and advocacy for innovative approaches in supporting families.

Benefits We Offer to Our Employees:

Medical,

Dental,

Company Paid – Short Term Disability Insurance

Company Paid – Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Excellent Paid Time Off

Fitness Reimbursements

Car Insurance Discounts

Flexibility for family friendly schedule and personal needs.

Oil Change Discounts, Hotel and Travel Discounts

Pet Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Locations Community Bridges Supports:

Allenstown, Andover, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Danbury, Deering, Dunbarton, Epsom, Franklin, Henniker, Hill, Hillsborough, Hopkinton, Loudon, Newbury, New London, Northfield, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Salisbury, Sutton, Warner, Weare, Webster, Wilmot, Windsor.

 

Main Headquarters location: Concord, NH

About the Job

Description

COMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

 

About Us:

Community Bridges, founded in 1982, is a non-profit agency with a mission to advance the integration, growth and interdependence of people with developmental disabilities within their own communities. Building on the strengths of over 1,100 individuals in the greater Capital Area and their families, we work to identify barriers of access and find creative solutions to develop meaningful community engagement.

We are currently looking for a full time Job Development Specialist for the Community Choices Department in Concord, NH!

 

Basic Function:

$500 SIGN ON BONUS!!

Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding career?

Works in partnership with individuals, team members, businesses, and other community resources to develop meaningful employment opportunities. Acts as an advocate for and support to individuals with developmental disabilities or other related conditions. This position is subject to the requirements of all personnel policies and procedures of the Agency.

 

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors Degree

Experience: 5 years of working in the private sector.

Experience working with people who have a disability a plus At least 1 year supervisory experience of personnel and administrative duties.

 

Compensation: This position starts at $33,000.00 per year. There is a $500 sign on bonus for this position - $250 will be paid at time of hire and $250 will be paid after 6 months in the role.

Paid Time Off: For a full-time employee working 40 hours a week, 264.16 hours of Paid Time Off is received per year! PTO days will increase over the years based on longevity and there is no waiting period to start using your PTO!

Mileage Reimbursement: Employees are reimbursed for approved mileage driven on the clock.

Paid Training: As an employee, you are paid your usual rate of pay while attending trainings!

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Promotes and develops sustained relationships with employers inside Community Bridges catchment area.
  • Promotes and develops employment and on-the-job training opportunities for individuals
  • Assists employers in revising standards which exclude individuals from jobs.
  • Demonstrates to employers’ effectiveness and profitability of employing individuals with intellectual disabilities or acquired brain injuries by identifying jobs that workers could perform.
  • Establishes relationships with employers regarding problems, complaints, and progress of recently placed individuals and recommends corrective action.
  • Promotes and develops on-the-job training program opportunities with employers and assists in writing contracts.
  • Identifies need for and assists in development of auxiliary services to facilitate bringing individuals into job-ready status.
  • Instruct applicants in resume writing, job search, and interviewing techniques as requested.
  • Manage the allocation of program resources to accomplish the goals established for the fiscal year to provide vocational and administrative services and supervision to vocational and administrative staff.
  • Responsible for the development of vendorship contract(s) with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
  • Ensure services are delivered in accordance with New Hampshire State rules and regulations.
  • Ensures adequate staff training on job sites.
  • Ensures compliance with agency policies regarding safety/accidents.
  • Maintains established monthly billing procedures for all Vocational Rehabilitation clients.
  • Acts as a liaison for Vocational Rehabilitation participants in active Vocational Rehabilitation client review meetings.
  • Represents and participates in statewide employment committees and initiatives.
  • Assures communication with case managers and clinical staff regarding consumer progress and problems.
  • Recommends for hire, train, supervise, evaluate, discipline and if/when necessary recommend termination of staff in accordance with Community Partners policies and procedures.
  • Attends department and staff meetings, team meetings, trainings and in-services as assigned.
  • Represents the Agency at external events and functions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

Required Skills:

  • One year supervisory experience required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to plan and perform a wide variety of duties related to program administration.
  • Must exercise independent judgment and use discretion in the performance of these duties while operating within the limits of standard practice.
  • Ability to plan and perform diversified duties requiring knowledge of vocational services and the management of a team providing such services.
  • Ability to access placement, support, and provide clear communication with prospective employers required.
  • Familiarity with people with a developmental disability, acquired brain injuries, and/or a mental illness preferred.
  • Ability to be a professional role model for both staff and clients.
  • Possess basic computer literacy and experience with or able to learn the software applications necessary to the performance of the duties of this position.
  • Holds valid driver’s license, proof of adequate automobile insurance and reliable transportation required.
  • Ability to access community resources, activities and social gatherings.
  • Ability to advocate for, provide support to, and assist individuals to advocate for their rights.
  • Ability to represent Community Bridges services to the public and maintain a positive image to the community at large
  • Ability to work as a member of a team and carry out team decisions.
  • Ability to collaborate with individual families, team members and community citizens on behalf of each individual.
  • Ability to acquire knowledge of Community Bridges mission, values, policy and procedures
  • Ability to acquire computer competencies.
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule with occasional nights and weekends.

 

Required Trainings:

  • ACRE Training
  • Social Role and Client Rights – In-house training at hire and every three years
  • Overview of Developmental Services – at time of hire
  • Defensive Driving – at time of hire (within 6 months of hire date)
  • New Hire Orientation to include: Bloodborne Pathogens, Back Safety, Safety Program, HR policies and HIPPA - at time of hire
  • All department list orientation – at time of hire

 

Driving Level:

  • This position is a Level One (1) employee. Level one employees:
  • Drive individuals in their car
  • Use their car in frequently during their shift
  • Are required to take Defensive Driving at time of hire and every three years while employed
  • Are required to show proof of $100,000/$300,000 liability car insurance at time of hire and at renewal of policy

 

Physical Requirements:

To perform the essential functions of the job the following applies. Must be physically and mentally capable of performing multiple tasks under stressful situations. Must be able to respond positively in a crisis situation. The job requires standing, stretching, bending, walking, lifting and transporting a minimum of 10 pounds. Must be able to climb stairs. Must be capable of using a visual display terminal with continuous wrist movement on a keyboard. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

 

 

Benefits We Offer to Our Employees:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B, Excellent Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Employer paid Short Term Disability, Employer paid Life Insurance, Car Insurance Discounts, Oil Change Discounts, Hotel and Travel Discounts, Fitness Reimbursements and more!

 

Locations Community Bridges Supports:

Allenstown, Andover, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Danbury, Deering, Dunbarton, Epsom, Franklin, Henniker, Hill, Hillsborough, Hopkinton, Loudon, Newbury, New London, Northfield, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Salisbury, Sutton, Warner, Weare, Webster, Wilmot, Windsor.

Main Headquarters location: Concord, NH

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