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SUMMARY

Responsible for all Job Development and Placement for the Vocational program at VALLEYLIFE.
Must have experience with working with disabilities. 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques.

Job Developer positions are “safety sensitive” occupations, where the employee holding this position has the responsibility for his/her own safety and the safety of other persons. Employees may not work under the influence of alcohol or drugs (prescription or otherwise). An employee has to be with clear mind and diligent while occupying such positions.

A.A. or two years (60 hours) college level courses with emphasis in business, behavioral science, social work or related field. One additional year of work experience in the field of vocational services may substitute for the education requirement.

• Must hold a valid Arizona driver’s license and be eligible to drive VALLEYLIFE vehicles.
• Two years experience working in the field of vocational training and placement.
• Knowledge of MS WORD, Excel and Outlook required. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Identify employment prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned.
2. Present and promote agency mission to current and potential clients.
3. Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships.
4. Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made.
5. Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity.
6. Develop and maintain presentation materials and current industry knowledge.
7. Prepare presentations and proposals.
8. Prepare paperwork to activate and manage prospect list through quality checks and other follow-up.
9. Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals.
10. Identify and resolve client concerns.
11. Communicate new service/employment opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate agency staff.
12. Coordinate department staff to accomplish the work required secure job placement.
13. Other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events.
2. Provide job training to JD& P clients.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
1. Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
2. Ability to persuade and influence others.
3. Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
4. Ability to create, compose and edit written materials.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
7. Work requires significant local travel to current and potential clients. This requires the possession of a valid Arizona State Drivers License with a clear driving record.
8. Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.