Pay: $60,000.00 per year
Job description:
Our Mission
Dutton Farm supports individuals with developmental disabilities to live a life of purpose, inclusion, and dignity.
More about Dutton Farm: https://duttonfarm.org/
Job Overview
The Job Developer plays a vital role in helping individuals with disabilities discover their strengths, explore career interests, and achieve successful, long-term employment in the community. This position works directly with participants and employers to build inclusive workplaces, foster independence, and support a person-centered approach to career development.
Duties
- Guide participants through the Discovery process to identify interests, skills, and job preferences.
- Collaborate with the Job Developer Manager to identify meaningful job opportunities and develop employer partnerships.
- Conduct intake interviews and assessments with new participants.
- Coordinate and oversee apprenticeships, interviews, and onboarding for job seekers.
- Support participants and Job Coaches during the first day of employment, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Facilitate all necessary employment documentation between the participant, employer, and organization.
- Maintain accurate case notes, progress reports, and communication with the Workforce Development team.
- Step in to substitute for Job Coaches as needed to maintain participant support and program consistency.
Qualifications
- Must embrace the mission and values of Dutton Farm
- Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications or related field.
- Must obtain and maintain required training
- Have strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills
- Experience working with people with disabilities
- Possess the skills to guide and motivate participants and Job Coaches
- Be committed to excellent communication with Dutton Farm participants, staff, parents, and auxiliary organizations
- Be organized and exhibit “follow through” on tasks and goals
- Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Google Calendar
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance