Community Care Network is looking for a internal Career Developer to join our team!

Community Care Network is comprised of Rutland Mental Health Services and Rutland Community Programs. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of our communities, individuals and families through responsive, innovative and collaborative human service

About the Role:

The Career Developer carries out the services of the Individual Support Agreement and Career Support Plan by identifying individuals' strengths, abilities, and interests. The Career Developer performs a career assessment for individuals on their caseload. Based on the results of the career assessment, the Career Developer will create a strategic plan to match career opportunities for individuals with local employers. The Career Developer provides direct support to individuals on their case load that is consistent with the individuals' employment and career goals. Career Developers' job coach, shadow, and educate the individual and employers or co-workers as needed for the individual(s) to be successful.

Responsibilities:

• Perform career assessments to determine the strengths, weaknesses, and areas of interest in relationship to employment.
• Develop a strategic plan to match career opportunities for individuals with local employers.
• Help create resumes for individuals and apply for various positions.
• Help individuals prepare for interviews by identifying soft skills that need to be enhanced and performing position relevant mock interviews.
• Develop and implement appropriate strategies to create natural work support for the individual in the work setting.
• Assist individuals in finding and retaining employment.
• Assist Service Coordinators in the development of employment goals.

Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent (GED), Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in developmental services preferred.
• Previous experience with resume building.
• Previous experience helping individuals prepare for interviews.
• Previous experience placing individuals within employment and helping with all documentation required to obtain employment.
• Commitment to community inclusion and individual choice.
• Flexibility, dependability, and ability to work independently.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandated by the State of Vermont.
• *Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire.

What's in it for YOU:

• Competitive Pay Rate - $20.60-$23.69/hour
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
• Career Training and Development
• Collaborative and engaging team meetings with supervision.

CCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.