Job Developer Specialist

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an Assistant Principal, provide designated special education students with job and career readiness and guidance in the enhancement of vocational skills; visit job sites to oversee and monitor progress of student vocational activities. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Cover Letter indicating your qualifications and reasons for applying. Current Resume detailing your education, experience, and training. Two (2) recent Letters of Recommendation, each dated within the last year. All supplemental questions must be completed MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years experience working with youth in an organized setting and one year experience in job search and placement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Provide designated special education students with job site and employment training and guidance in the enhancement of vocational skills; monitor, assess and adjust training activities in response to student progress, performance and behavior. Establish and maintain contact with local employers providing vocational opportunities to students; visit job sites to oversee and monitor progress of student vocational activities; assess student needs and abilities and provide appropriate job training strategies. Assist students in establishing and maintaining vocational goals; demonstrate a variety of vocational functions, tasks and activities; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance. Provide students with community-based functions and learning activities to enhance social interaction skills, etiquette and manners; consult students concerning appropriate job site conduct, punctuality, work ethics, problem-solving skills and self-discipline; screen students for interview process. Serve as a liaison between personnel, students, employers and others regarding employment and vocational training services, opportunities and placement; report and confer with employers, faculty, staff and others concerning student progress, performance and behavior. Prepare and maintain student records, reports and files including attendance, grades, discipline, progress, time cards, work hours, journals and other related information; distribute paychecks according to established time lines; prepare or assist students in the preparation of applications, resumes, letters of recommendation and work permits as needed. Communicate with personnel, local agencies and various outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns; communicate with counselors and case carriers to provide input on individual IEP’s and Transition forms. Managing the WorkStudy program for students earning elective credits; meet and counsel students who are having difficulty with their placements. Schedule, plan and attend college visits with special education students to connect them to disabled services on campus. Coordinate with the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor and supervisor for students requesting DOR services, and prepare intake paperwork; assist students with completing DOR applications. Report to case carriers on student progress in WorkStudy and/or WorkAbility programs; inform parents of services available. Conduct workshops and assist students with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), applications for Cal-Grants and applications for college enrollment. Document services provided in compliance with Department of Education (CDE) policies and procedures, standards and funding source requirements; prepare and submit data and reports to reflect monthly and annual activity to the Special Education department and the CDE. Prepare and submit student work hours to the Social Security Office of Administration for those who receive Social Security Benefits and/or other financial aid. Track and provide data and reports as required by the CDE on graduates two years out. Create and distribute flyers and brochures to advertise WorkAbility services to employers, students and staff. Operate a variety of office equipment including copiers, scanners, fax and computers as required; utilize and assist students in operating a variety of job site equipment; drive a vehicle to conduct work. Attend and participate in a variety of meetings as assigned. Provide routine first aid to students according to established procedures as needed. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE OF: Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs; Basic instructional methods and techniques; Budget preparation and administration; Local labor market and employment opportunities in both the private and public sectors; Workability grant processes; Federal and State laws and regulations related to employment of youth; Community agencies providing vocational opportunities to special education students; Job site procedures and appropriate student conduct; Needs of students with disabilities; Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of students; Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities; Principles, practices and procedures of vocational training programs; Operation of standard office and job site equipment; Oral and written communication skills; Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; Record-keeping and report preparation techniques; First aid and CPR procedures. ABILITY TO: Provide designated special education students with job site and employment training and guidance in the enhancement of vocational skills; Monitor, assess and adjust training activities in response to student progress, performance and behavior; Visit job sites to oversee and monitor progress of student vocational activities; Assess student needs and abilities and provide appropriate job training strategies; Make solicitation contacts to potential employers, business representatives, teachers and students; Prepare and administer a budget; Compile and verify data and prepare reports; Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations requirements and restrictions; Demonstrate a variety of vocational functions, tasks and activities; Provide students with community-based functions and learning activities to enhance social interaction skills, etiquette and manners; Work independently with little direction, be flexible, meet schedules and timelines; Operate standard office and job site equipment; Understand and relate to students with special needs; Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Observe health and safety regulations; Maintain records and prepare reports; Administer first aid and CPR.