We are searching for a self-motivated Independent Contractor to join our expanding team!

Position Description:

Duties:

• Develop working relationships and collaborate with employers to identify or create positions for job seekers
• Analyze businesses and market trends to identify unmet needs and potential job opportunities
• Maintain timely contact and thorough communication with the business community, schools, referral/funding sources, and job seekers
• Procure appropriate work at a fair wage resulting in an employment schedule that meets the job seekers needs
• Procure appropriate work at a fair wage resulting in an employment schedule that meets the job seekers needs
• Identify barriers to employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, and transportation problems, and work with job seekers and employers to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers
• Provide initial task analysis and on-the-job coaching providing follow-along services to both job seekers and employers
• Maintain close contact with job seekers during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy.

The ideal candidate for this position is creative, driven, and self-motivated.

Qualifications:

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Sales or Marketing background with business and networking skills preferred
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and project management skills
• Prior training and experience in Job Development and Supported Employment Services preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues that affect differently-abled job seekers
• Understanding of local labor markets, tax incentives, labor laws, and training needed/available for employers
• Adaptable and able to quickly and effectively balance multiple relationships
• Knowledge of job modification strategies including ADA regulations (Americans with Disabilities)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Dropbox Storage System
• Access to all human and material resources required to conduct duties
• Ability to conduct presentations to employers, civic/school groups and the general public
• Access to reliable non-public transportation with required minimum insurance coverage.
• Flexibility in scheduling (availability when job seeker requires assistance)
• Ability to work with minimal guidance

***This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position***