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Community Mainstreaming Associates JOB DEVELOPER Westbury, New York

Salary Range: $22.00 To $22.00 Hourly Do you have a passion for creating pathways to meaningful employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)?

Are you proactive, organized, and driven by a mission to make a difference in the community? If building relationships with local employers and guiding individuals toward career success excites you, we want you on our team!

Why Youll Love Working with Us:

Meaningful Impact: Every day, youll make a real difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Your efforts will help create a nurturing and inclusive community where everyone can thrive. Collaborative Culture: Join a passionate team dedicated to supporting each other and the individuals we serve. We foster an atmosphere of collaboration, respect, and shared goals, making it a fulfilling place to work. Professional Development: We invest in your growth! Benefit from ongoing training and resources to enhance your skills, ensuring youre equipped to provide the best support possible. Diverse Community: Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates diversity. Your unique background and perspective will enrich our team and enhance the experiences of those we support. Rewarding Experience: Not only will you gain valuable experience in the field of disability support, but youll also build lasting relationships and create memories that will stay with you forever. What You Will Do:

Assess participant readiness for employment by evaluating skills and interests, using discovery activities and assessments. Develop strong community connections by establishing relationships with employers, public agencies, and organizations to create job opportunities. Generate job leads through outreach, responding to job ads, and actively seeking roles suited to participants goals. Support and coach participants on the job by maintaining contact with employers, providing ongoing support, and troubleshooting any challenges. Serve as advocate and liaison between potential employer, program participant and other supports available. Track and report on participant progress, job outcomes, and employer feedback. Advise and assist participants with job search techniques including interviews strategies, resume writing, completion of job applications and networking Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree preferred Drivers License: A valid and clean New York State drivers license is required. 2-3 years of experience working with IDD Excellent communication and organizational skills Great computer skills. Familiarity with Microsoft office is a plus Self-starter, flexible and adaptable Work Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexible scheduling options

Use of personal vehicle/ mileage reimbursement

Pay: $22.00/hr.

Generous Benefits: medical benefits with generous employer contribution; eligibility is the first day of the month following 60 days of employment;

Employer paid Dental benefits Vision plan Accident insurance Critical illness Pet insurance Identity theft & fraud Legal services 403(B) retirement plan with organization match of up to 5% 100% Employer paid Life Insurance of 1x time annual salary Tuition assistance Section 125 Flexible Spending program Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability benefits Paid Time Off: Up to 80 hours of vacation during the first calendar year of employment. Employees are eligible to accrue 8 additional vacation hours each subsequent calendar year of employment up to a maximum of (120) hours Up to 48 hours of personal time per calendar year 9 Paid Holidays As a non-profit organization, we offer employees the chance to qualify for Public Service College Loan Forgiveness. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community while benefiting from this valuable financial relief. *Part Time employees are also eligible for 403(B) retirement plan and New York State Sick Leave

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