© SEED,
2004
JOB DEVELOPMENT COMPETENCIES
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Demonstrates an understanding of
group and individual models of supported employment.
- The job
developer can accurately submit bids for groups, enclaves and
contracts.
- Understands
his/her role in: 1) client readiness, 2) job interview, 3)
testing, and 4) eligibility proceedings related to a job
opportunity.
- Obtain an
average of four placements per month.
- Can prepare
job seeker for job search and maximize job seeker involvement.
- Develop a
list of prospective employers appropriate for clients in both
group and individual placements.
- Conduct a
community job market analysis using a variety of resources.
- Face-to-face
scheduled appointments with over four employers per week.
- Demonstrates
the ability to do a sales presentation.
- Answer
employer concerns in a positive manner.
- Turn an
employer concern into a close.
- Provides
employers with information related to employer incentives
(including tax and other government resources) in hiring
individuals with disabilities including Work Opportunity Tax
Credit, Arc Wage Reimbursement Program, Disabled Access Tax
Credit, Architectural/Transportation Tax Deductions, DR
On-the-Job Training Wages.
- Demonstrates
the ability to represent host organization in a positive and
professional manner.
- Identifies
and facilitates natural supports within each work site.
- Demonstrates
the value of integration in his/her development activities.
- Negotiates
work opportunities within businesses using a job carve
approach.
- Assess
company culture including architectural, attitudinal and
cultural barriers to employment for people with disabilities.
- Conduct an
environmental and job analysis for target positions.
- Write
accurate job descriptions by identifying the essential and
marginal functions of a job.
- Demonstrates
knowledge of the terms “reasonable accommodation” and “undue
hardship.”
- Understands
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations that
govern non-disclosure of disability to employers.
- Demonstrates
understanding of job site modifications and accommodations,
and can refer business customers to available resources.
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Communicates the importance of a "typical"
hiring and orientation process for the new worker.
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