Ment Services Developer and Career Counselor

The Job Developer and Career Counselor will be responsible for assisting people to ultimately obtain employment in a competitive integrated setting in the community. Location is in the Southeastern Mass/Boston area.

Location is in community and remote

Hours:

Monday - Friday and weekend hours as needed; core hours 8:30am to 4:30pm with flexibility;
Full-time 35 hours a week. Location is in community and remote.

• Develop a community network of businesses to access on site assessment and/or employment opportunities
• Outreach and marketing to educate community businesses about Options resources for job candidates when there are vacancies
• Develop career plans that determine goals for employment
• Understand the On-the-Job Training process between Mass Ability and community businesses
• Submit documentation for monthly billing
• Produce outcome of success in order to maximize Options annual contract and build upon the services
• Assist people to obtain employment according to the Career Plan
• Assist people to maintain their employment through documented planning
• Support consumer in the method that is appropriate and least intrusive
• Maximize the independence of consumer during all services
• Report suspected abuse and neglect to DPPC and/or Employment Services Supervisor/ Program Director

• Proven track record of placing people with disabilities into competitive jobs
• Fluency in reading/writing and speaking English language – bi-lingual preferred
• Experience in developing and writing vocational assessments, career planning, job placement and job supports both on site and off site of the employment location
• Outstanding customer service and problem-solving skills

• Experience developing and writing vocational assessments, career planning, job placement and job coaching follow along services
• Experience working with people with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation services
• Knowledge of Mass Ability Competitive Integrated Employment Services

• High School diploma
• Bachelors preferred or some college helpful. Suitable employment services knowledge but can be equivalent to length of work experience.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires an employee to be on the road as a primary function. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.