Job Developer

A career at Easterseals Iowa is more than a job - it is an opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives every day!

In our Job Developer position, we support adults with developmental disabilities in finding competitive work opportunities. This is done through understanding clients' preferred work environments and developing relationships with community businesses to facilitate employment opportunities for clients. Once a client accepts a job offer, Job Developers then assist clients in seeking accommodations on the job and provide on-the-job support as needed. Secondly, Career Coaches then provide continued support for clients in maintaining community employment. Other job duties include communicating with funding sources, parents, guardians, and other team members, tracking development activities, and providing documentation of services. 

The starting wage is $18.00/hour, moving up to $18.25 after a successful completion of our 90-day orientation period. The schedule for this position is full-time, however flexible, with the opportunity to connect onsite and in the community with clients. Supported Employment serves adults age 18 and older who are diagnosed with a developmental and/or intellectual disability in Polk and surrounding counties. Enjoy a person-centered schedule and make a difference in someone's life!

Easterseals has:

• Competitive wage and benefits including medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment/long term disability insurance, and a 403(b) tax-deferred retirement plan offered to all full-time employees 
• 20 days off the first year, increasing to 25 days off the second year, that we not only let you take, but expect you to take off!
• A culture that promotes from within for advancement opportunities
• A flexible team working environment

Application process consists of a 1st phone interview with the Recruitment & Talent Development Coordinator & 2nd interview with the Team Leader for the specific department.

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience, preferably in human services, sociology, psychology, education, business, marketing, sales, or a business field, or two years’ experience in a related field
• Ability to pass and maintain nationally recognized certification as an employment specialist within 24 months of hire.  
• Experience with presentations, sales, or job development preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written or verbal formats
• Ability to make cold calls and be self-motivated.
• Ability to operate a computer and navigate through Easterseals database.  Experience in word processing software; Word and Excel preferred
• Ability to work with a variety of people, with and without disabilities 
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and lift
• Ability to transfer or move a minimum of 80 pounds.
• Have reliable transportation for work-related travel.
• Insurable under Easter Seals vehicle insurance policy
• Certified in CPR, First Aid, and Relational Mandt training (or ability to obtain certification) within the first 90 days.
• Ability to successfully complete Mandatory Reporter training within the first 30 days.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours as required, including weekends and evenings.