Employment Specialist - Job Developer

Location

Northridge, CA | United States

Job description

Are you a natural sales person with a knack for crafting the perfect pitch? Do you thrive on competition and the prospect of beating your own best record? Are you looking for an opportunity to put your sales and marketing skills to use for a great cause?

PathPoint, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities or disadvantages in living the life they choose, is seeking an Employment Specialist (Job Developers) in Northridge, CA . This is a unique and rewarding sales-like position with a lucrative bonus plan that helps people with disabilities or disadvantages secure meaningful employment. As a Job Developer, you will meet with employers and establish trusting, collaborative partnerships with the goal of securing competitive job placements. This involves spending time in the community, prospecting and generating leads, and championing the supports offered by our employment programs.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week, with occasional evenings and weekends. The work environment will be a flexible mix of being in the office and in the community.

Please include a cover letter when applying; we want to hear your voice and why you are interested in the position.

Why Work At PathPoint:

• Earn up to $4,750 in training bonuses by June 2024!*
• Eligible for quarterly bonus earnings
• Culture of kindness, compassion and respect
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
• Flexible schedule
• Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance**
• Paid vacation and holidays**
• Paid sick leave
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Other perks like a wellness program, employee assistance program, and referral bonuses
• Extra pay for bilingual staff (Spanish or ASL if the skill is needed)

*Based on available funding.

**Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30+ hours per week.

What You'll Do:

• Promote PathPoint and the hiring of individuals who have disabilities. Generate leads appropriate to people of varying interests and strengths supported through PathPoint's programs.
• Assist individuals with pre-employment vocational counseling and job preparation activities, including resume preparation, cover letters, and job applications; contact local employers, arrange interviews, and accompany the individual to interviews.
• Work with program staff to confirm job matching and level of intervention required.
• Maintain good customer relations throughout the life of the employment collaboration.

Who We're Looking For:

• One year of job coaching, job development, mental health services, or related human services field is highly desired. Candidates with education in social work, psychology, vocational rehabilitation, or related fields will also be considered; prior experience in sales is a plus!
• Ability to adapt approaches and strategies to motivate and support job seekers.
• Dynamic and professional interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized, priorities-focused, and results-driven.
• Must have a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, 5 years of driving experience, and be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
• Culturally sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someone's culture

Compensation: This is an hourly, non-exempt position starting at $19.00 per hour. The pay range is $16.03-$24.04** an hour.

Bilingual: If you are bilingual (Spanish or ASL), the starting wage is $19.30 per hour and the pay range is $16.83-$25.24**.

**The pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors, and the maximum pay represents the wage potential based on attaining the highest level of position experience, talent, and responsibilities.

About PathPoint: PathPoint, a non-profit organization based in Santa Barbara, supports people in living the life they choose. PathPoint partners with people with disabilities, people with mental health diagnoses, and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. Founded in 1964, it offers services in five Central Coast and Southern California counties: Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and we offer reasonable accommodations to support successful employment to those with disabilities.

Pre-employment background checks and health screenings will only be required post-offer.

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$19 per hour