Job Developer (Employment Specialist)
Job level: Intermediate
Samantha Majors, Employment Specialist (Job Developer), Trellis, Inc., Oregon City, OR“I strive to get to know my clients in a meaningful way to ensure I understand their strengths and challenges in relation to their career goals. Together we seek a job match that balances their skills and the business needs to create a complimentary partnership. The result is a win-win for our clients, the business and the community.”
You may be a Job Developer if you...
- Make space to listen and receive experiences and challenges of others in order to find out what they need
- Are a self-starter, ready to tackle tasks and yield results with minimal or no supervision
- Embrace collaboration and commitment to your team and those you serve
- Can handle a good challenge with quality, at times creative, problem solving
- Value clear and efficient communication
- Enjoy connecting with colleagues and your community to make long lasting relationships
- Display resilience and adaptability when met with barriers.
As a Job Developer...
You will assist individuals with a variety of abilities to source employment opportunities. You will make phone calls and personal community and business contacts with local businesses to showcase the talents of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). You will also help prepare your clients for the community work experience and introduce them to prospective employers.
Job Developer’s work with potential employers will include making regular contacts to develop job opportunities for your clients. These conversations and connections with potential employers will include informing them of the supported work program and clients available for specific employment opportunities.
Average Wage Range
$17-$20 per hour
To become a Job Developer
You will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, dependable transportation including a valid driver’s license and clean? driving record. Job Developers are able to pass a background check.
Some work experience in business (i.e. sales, networking, relationship building, etc.) is always a plus!