Job Placement Specialist NorCal

Why join our team

At OptionsForAll we create opportunities for adults with disabilities to live work and love life in their community with dignity and respect. As a USA TODAY Top Workplace we are proud to build a culture where team members feel supported valued and connected to meaningful work.

As aJob Placement Specialist you will make a difference every day by helping people build independence make choices and work toward their goals. This is more than a job. It is a chance to create real impact while joining a mission-driven organization that values dignity inclusion and respect. We are looking for people who care deeply take initiative and want to help others thrive.

Whyyoulllove it here

At OptionsForAll we believe a great workplace starts with putting people first. We are proud to build a culture where team members feel supported valued and connected to the work they do. We celebrate diversity foster belonging and create opportunities for growth.

When you join our team you can expect:

• A supportive team environment

• Meaningful work that makes a difference

• An inclusive culture where you belong

• Opportunities to learn and grow

Your benefits start on Day 1:

• 100% company-paid medical dental and vision coverage for employees on first day of hire

• Comprehensive coverage for qualifying dependents including 100% dental and vision and 50% medical

• Retirement savings plan with up to a 5% company match

• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

• Paid vacation sick time and paid holidays including your birthday

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Whatyoullbe doing

As aJob Placement Specialist you will provide job placement servces to individuals withdisabilitiesfacilitatingbusiness partnerships and projectopportunitiesfor OptionsForAll under the Business Development Support Manager.

In this role you will:

• Develop cultivate andmaintainbusiness partner relationships that lead to jobs or volunteer

• opportunities for OFA clients.

• Provide at least one potential partnershipleadto the OFA Business Development Manager per month.

• Secure a minimum of four client job placements per month.

• Present employment model to employers.

• Negotiate new or renewal wage levels with employers.

• Accompanyclients asneedtheir first day of work.

• Createcompleteandmaintain: Job Contact Log Development Summary Log workinventory assessment master application etc.

• Complete all required documentation and reports.

• Attend ISP meetings as assigned.

• Provide interview training to clients.

• Provide placement updates toBusinessDevelopment Manager.

• Effectively relay issues and concerns to the Business Development Manager.

• Identifyand engage in network-building activities ( and professional organizations).

• Attend at least one networking event per quarter and 2-3 marketing/vendor fairs per year.

• Conducttrainingsto business partners.

• Support the Customized Employment (CE) process which includes the following core stages:

• Discovery Job Search Planning Job Development and Negotiation Placement Support and Post-Employment Support.

• Upon hire employeesare required tocomplete the CE training within 6 months to ensure compliance with best practices andmaintainservice quality standards.

• Additionalduties as assigned.

Whatwerelooking for

We are looking for someone who is compassionate dependable and ready to make a positive impact.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Degree in Marketing Business Communication or another related field (Preferred)

Experience

• Experience with job development and placement strategies includingbytnot limited to job analysis and job carving

• Experience working with multiple localemployeresintehcommunity

• Marketing and/or sales experience (preferred)

• Experience with instruction incriticallife need areas with emphasis on employment readiness job placment and employment (preferred)

• Experience with small group placements (preferred)

Other Requirements

• 21 years of age or older

• A valid drivers license reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record arerequiredfor this role.

• This role requires travel within the region where services are provided.

• Final candidates must successfully complete a background check.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position requires the employee to regularly stand walk sittalkandhear. The employee must be capable of writing using a computer keyboardtelephoneand related office equipment. Ability to lift 10lbs. required.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will experience normal office conditions with a well-lighted work area and minor noise from standard office equipment

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Options For Alliscommitted to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities. If you requirea reasonableaccommodation in completing this application interviewing or otherwiseparticipatingin the employee selection process please contact Ciara Quinones at.