If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion by fostering individuals’ development, well-being, and growth.

In 1951, The Kennedy Center was founded to create a safe space where individuals with disabilities would have the same opportunities as every other person. We believe every life is sacred and every individual brings value to their relationships, their work, and their communities.

Job purpose:

Work with assigned individuals developing community relationships with potential employers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify employment opportunities by networking and developing relationships with community employers / companies.
• Market assigned individuals skill set to provide / match career exploration/counseling, job development, job placement, work skills evaluation, job coaching, and/or advocacy.
• Provide supports, based on individual need, to assist individuals in obtaining competitive employment and retention, which includes case management and service coordination.
• Develop community-based jobs for individuals based on individual interests, preferences and needs, as contracted by referring entity.
• Provide vocational training and career counseling to prepare individuals for employment by acquainting individuals with marketable skills and workplace accepted standards.
• Develop placement plans, evaluation sites and community-based jobs for individuals.
• Maintain daily written records of service notes and evaluation results for submission of required service documentation.
• Present written reports to funding source, individual and family.
• Maintain open communication with employers and outside agencies as relevant to individuals.
• Provide insight to colleagues on market employment trends and job opportunities.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the behavioral sciences preferred.
• 1+ of experience in networking, marketing, and/or community business development preferred.
• 1+ job development/employment experience with people with disabilities preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• You are required to be in possession of a car on site during your entire shift to transport yourself and/or individuals to community sites in all weather conditions and throughout all neighborhoods.
• Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office and the internet.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Communicate clearly in oral and written form on a constant basis.
• Work independently, utilize good judgment, and possess a strong sense of initiative.

Physical Requirements:

• Provide physical interventions which may include lifting, mobility, first aid, and safety evacuations
• Move weights up to 5 lbs. on a constant basis and 15 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Depending upon assignment, must be able to work in a variety of settings, weather conditions and locations.
• Must maintain PMT and CPR Aid certification.

Flexible schedules / Part-time and Full-time roles possible

Weekday shifts with flexibility. (May need to be available occasionally on weekends/evenings for client/employer needs)

Our employee benefits package includes Medical & Dental, Life / AD&D, Paid time off.

The Kennedy CollectiveSM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.