JOBS

The business developer is responsible for all areas of employment including job searching and placements. This person

establishes and maintains working relationships with employers, industry organizations and public agencies to source opening and secure employment and vocational training opportunities for clients. The business developer evaluates individuals’s background, skills, and interest and degree.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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• Identify potential employers and develop strong relationships existing employer to facilitate placement.

• ​Makes cold calls to potential employers; explains the benefits and employment support services provided by programs to employers.

• ​Effectively skill market individuals and match them into job opportunities.

• ​Meet monthly placement goals based on program advancement and end results.

• ​Meet monthly job search goals based on program’s variable outcomes.

• ​Provide ongoing follow up with job seekers and employers through phone calls, letters, emails, special activities, or events.

• ​Schedule appointment for field business developer to meet with employer. 

• ​Assist individuals with preparation of job search documents such as resume, cover letter, references and job applications.

• ​Negotiate customized jobs for individuals with disabilities.

• ​Document all program activities, job development activities and job placements on a weekly basis.

• ​Accurately track and monitor employment data and job search activities.

• ​Adhere to all (OPR)s policy and procedures.  

• ​Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

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Bachelor’s degree in related field, or minimum of 1 year job cold calling or business developing or Two (2) years of providing vocational and educational services to persons with disability may be substituted for education.​

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• Good communicator and strong desire to help people. 

• ​Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• ​Ability to objectively handle a wide variety of employee/employer relationships.

• ​Excellent skills researching the job market and identifying opportunities in the industry.