Little City ยท 2 weeks ago
Employment First Community Job Developer
CES - Countryside - Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$17.17/hr - $20/hr
2+ years expLittle City is a foundation focused on community employment placements and support for individuals with disabilities. The Employment First Community Job Developer acts as a liaison between job seekers and the business community, ensuring effective job placements and the delivery of tailored employment services.
EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Act as the primary contact for a wide variety of community based employment sites, ensuring the ongoing good will and satisfaction of community employers as well as maintaining an up to date understanding of the job market and needs of local businesses
Evaluate program participant placement and employability potential to ensure appropriate job match
Performs work-site analysis and documents performance
Maintains availability to meet demands of business and job seeker, including direct support of all new hires from assigned caseload for a prescribed timeframe
Market and represent the agency and job seekers in a manner designed to increase positive agency exposure and maximize sustainable job placements
The EFCD provides job support to people with developmental and other disabilities, in employment settings, assisting them to lead self-directed lives, achieve personal goals and contribute to the community
Ensure compliance with all applicable local, accreditation, State and Federal certification and licensure requirements and standards
Ensure programs and employment linkages are designed to meet the specific needs of program and its participants and that they promote the health and safety of all involved parties
Meet all prescribed and impromptu deadlines for submission of documentation supporting employment activities
Maintain American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR, if required
Successfully completes Little City Foundation required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral
Proficient in the use of computers, software applications, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Valid Illinois driver's license with good driving record
Preferred
A Bachelor's Degree in human services or business field is preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of experience, or comparable knowledge, in either the field of disability services or marketing / sales
Knowledge of and experience in working with regulatory agencies and funding sources, including DRS and CARF standards
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with employer match
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
Critical illness
Hospital indemnity
Paid holidays
Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
Employee assistance program
Company
Little City
Little City provides the best opportunities for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marie Newman
Chief Executive Officer
Rich Bobby
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2023-03-29
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