Job Developer jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Description

Experience in Job Developing required, minimum of 3 years preferred.

Successful, demonstrated experience developing within the Tennessee Division of Rehabilitation Services and the Tennessee Medicaid Waiver program is needed.

TECHNICAL

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must be capable of working within

the guidelines of the Bureau of TennCare, the Area on Aging and

Disabilities, Managed Care Organizations, and all other applicable

governing and/or funding sources

PHYSICAL Good overall physical health and personal stamina. Physical

REQUIREMENTS: examination, including TB skin test or chest x-ray is required prior to employment.

SUPERVISORY Responsible directly to the Coordinator of the Employment and Community First Program. .

JOB SUMMARY: This is a full time position. The Job Developer will be responsible for making contact with community employers and securing employment opportunities for Tennessee individuals that are consistent with the interests and qualifications of the individual. He or she will work with individuals, families, Employment Specialist, MCO Support Coordinators, Orange Grove personnel, and all applicable stakeholders, to ensure successful intakes, assessment, placements, follow-along, Discovery, Exploration, and billing transactions. He or she will coordinate transportation and trouble shoot employment barriers. Flexible hours will be required to ensure successful job placements in the community. The ability and availability to transport individuals is required. He or she will provide hands-on job coaching, which will include direct training in various job settings to familiarize the individual with specific job demands. They will instruct Job Coaches as needed and assist in developing positive relationships and provide a source of awareness to employers and coworkers on the productive and positive qualities of people with disabilities. Reliable transportation, an F endorsement on a current driver’s license, and insurance coverage is a must. He or she will attend trainings and conferences, both local and regionally. The Developer will complete the necessary paper work and reports to fulfill all Orange Grove, State and Federal requirements.

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