Job Development Specialist

3 weeks ago


Norwalk, United States STAR Inc. Full time
Job Development Specialist

$25.50 per hour

We are looking for an outgoing and committed job developer who is experienced in making connections and uncovering needs in order to find employment opportunities for individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities.

About our Company:

STAR, Inc., is a non-profit located in Norwalk, CT that provides support services to individuals of all ages with developmental/intellectual disabilities and their families for over 70 years. This takes many different forms but it is all with the same goal of improving the lives of those we serve. We help the individuals we support become the fullest versions of themselves through the values of inclusion, independence, and freedom of choice.

A Day in the Life of the Job Development Specialist

Our job developers work in tandem with our individuals and their team to find the right opportunity for them. They work with local businesses in the area to find the right job for the right person and strongly believe that all the individuals we serve are employable. Our job developers also spend time getting to know our individuals and their interests, strengths and goals to develop a plan for employment

This person will use various methods including, but not limited to cold calling, site visits, referrals and their own networking in the community to uncover jobs and opportunities for any individual we serve who has expressed interest in having a job.

This is an unbelievably rewarding opportunity for the right person. Their commitment to finding employment opportunities for the people we serve helps give our individuals a tremendous sense of pride, respect & inclusion in their communities.

Qualifications for the Job:
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Previous experience with Job Development/Job Placement is needed
  • Experience with Customized Employment a plus
  • Strong adherence to the belief that anyone can have a job


Schedule:

Full Time -35 hours/week; Monday - Friday. (one-half hour unpaid lunch.)

How to Apply:

If you would like to be part of a caring and driven team. APPLY TODAY Quick 5-minute application process.

STAR, Inc., is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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