Position Title: Employerment Services Job Developer and Career Counselor
Location: Brockton, MA 02301, USA• Stoughton, MA 02072, USA
Requisition Number: Req #262

Job Description

Tempus Unlimited, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based services to empower children and adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the least restrictive environment. The agency, through its programs and services, encourages the inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream of society, including social, recreational, family and work activities.

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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 MassAbility 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

Competencies

• 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

Preferred Experience

• 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 MassAbility Competitive Integrated Employment Services
• Experience working with people with disabilities

Required Education

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

Work Environment

• 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.

Physical Demands

• 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.

Travel

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

Other Duties

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.

Benefits

Tempus Unlimited offers great benefits that foster a happy fulfilling human work experience. We also have an array of growth opportunities for our employees to develop your career and enhance your experience.

• Sign on bonus
• Work/Life Balance
• Paid time off - 25 days per year for full time staff
• 14 paid Holidays
• Tempus Wellness - Medical, Dental, Dependent Care Reimbursement, FSA and HSA
• Basic Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• On-site gym (Stoughton Location) and wellness initiatives
• Annual Reviews with merit-based increases
• Employee Recognition Program
• Financial Wellness - 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching
• Continuing Education, Training and Advancement opportunities

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

All offers of employment made by Tempus Unlimited are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at the agency in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. From time to time, these checks may be conducted on current employees to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and contracts.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at Tempus Unlimited, Inc. where employment from recruiting through the end of employment is based upon professional capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability or any other characteristic as established by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Job Family: Specialist
Job Function: Non-Supervisor
Pay Type: Hourly
Hiring Rate: 23 USD
Travel Required: Yes

Compensation details: 23-23 Hourly Wage

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