LXDN0249748-0000
2022-10-05T00:00:00
2023-12-27T00:00:00
Position: Job DeveloperDivision: Vocational ServicesSupervisor: Executive Director of Vocational ServicesEmployment Term: 12 monthsFLSA Status: Exempt SUMMARYLexington Vocational Services, founded in 1988 serves exclusively the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community. We seek to maximize the quality of life for Deaf adults by working together to develop their own goals for employment, independence, and productivity. Lexington collaborates with employers to help ensure our clients' continued success in their job placement DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop job opportunities consistent with the Lexington consumers’ strengths, skills, interests, goals, and capabilities.Conduct an ongoing search for new potential employers and job matches by marketing program.Attend business functions (i.e., trade shows and job fairs) to market programs and obtain employment contacts and opportunities.Develop and maintain networking activities.Work in concert with job coach and employer during the first ninety days of employment to ensure the appropriate placement.Maintain an up-to-date employer database.Review resumes and job applications.Write progress notes for each consumer.Demonstrate the ability to communicate professionally with employers, consumers, and colleagues.Up to date/ongoing knowledge of consumers’ status.Support coordination of job coaches/employment specialists who are in the field.Participate in quarterly and monthly milestone state reporting.Develop and maintain relationship with NYS VR counselors.Assume other duties as assigned by the Program Director or the Executive Director. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIESExcellent writing, interpersonal and communication skillsFluency in American Sign Language (ASL)Knowledge of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing populations. Experience in networking, marketing, employment, and business preferredExcellent time management skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMA (preferred)BA (in related field a preference). SECURITY CLEARANCERequired clearance includes medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, and SCR and SEL clearancePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Prolonged periods of walking around in and outside of the building.Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.dTO APPLYRestrada@lexnyc.org or 718-350-3027 (Please indicate “Job Developer” in the subject line) Please also apply on OLAS
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Lexington School for the Deaf
New York City
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