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Description: Up to $2000 stipend!JOB SUMMARY: Help People Find Their Place & Build Their Future!Job SummaryAre you a people person, problem solver, and community connector who loves helping others succeed?In this role, you'll build relationships with local businesses, connect individuals with meaningful employment opportunities, and provide the support they need to get the job, learn the job, and thrive on the job!You'll serve as a coach, advocate, resource, and cheerleader-helping individuals build independence, strengthen workplace skills, and reach their full potential.What You'll DoConnect People With OpportunitiesGet to know each individual-their strengths, abilities, interests, and goals-and help create a plan that supports successful employment and community involvement.Find the Right FitMatch individual skills and abilities with career opportunities in the community. Build relationships with employers and help them discover how the right employee can make a difference on their team.Set Employees Up for SuccessWork alongside employers to identify training needs and help individuals develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. This may include recommending adaptive equipment, mentoring, additional instruction, or other workplace supports.Build a Strong Support SystemHelp develop natural supports both on and off the job. From transportation and workplace connections to community resources, you'll help create a network that encourages independence and long-term success.Keep the Details on TrackComplete accurate and timely documentation needed for services and billing. This may include job success plans, situational assessments, benefits analyses, disciplinary analyses, and other required documentation.Know the Rules & ResourcesUnderstand and follow DRS, DDS and Home of Hope requirements, contracts, and performance expectations while staying current on regulatory changes and best practices.Celebrate Growth & IndependenceAbove all, help each individual work toward their maximum potential, independence, and self-determination.Why This Role MattersYou're Not Just Helping Someone Find a Job.You're helping someone discover their strengths, build confidence, gain greater independence, and become an active part of their community.A big part of that journey is helping each person identify barriers that may affect their success and develop the skills and strategies needed to overcome them.That might mean building:Communication and social skillsTime management and organizationWorkplace confidenceProblem-solving skillsTransportation and community-navigation skillsAppropriate workplace behaviorsSelf-advocacy and independenceSkills for handling feedback, change, and challengesEvery skill you teach, every barrier you help overcome, and every success you celebrate helps someone become more confident, capable, and independent.You're not just helping someone get a job-you're helping them build the skills to succeed, grow, and create a future they can be proud of.Connect. Advocate. Encourage. Empower.Because meaningful employment can change a life. Requirements: JOB REQUIREMENTS:1. Education: Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalency2. Experience: 6 months in service oriented environment ideally in a job development capacity3. Skills: above average interpersonal, verbal and written communications; basic math; proficiency in using office equipment that includes copier, fax, calculator, and telephone system.4. Ability: to organize tasks, record and produce accurate work; to exercise sound judgment; periodic travel to various intrastate sites (which may involve over night stay).5. Valid driver's license; current automotive insurance; dependable transportation; availability to operate vehicle during day/night6. First Aid/CPR Training (Required). This will include all aspects of completion with compressions on the floor or ground.7. Required pre-employment drug screen and subject to random, post-accident and reasonable cause drug scree