Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy, and communication skills, and feel valued by society.
Job Title:Lead, Employment Consultant
Department:State Operations and Programs
Reports to:Jobs, Program Supervisor
Salary Range:$45,000-$48,000
Revised date:02/25/2022
Position Overview: The primary responsibility of the Lead, Employment Consultant is to function as a coach, mentor, and vocational support professional working one-to-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in supporting them to successfully obtain employment in their communities, to improve their quality of life allowing them to gain greater levels of independence through work.
The Lead, Employment Consultant offers support during the Job development/job seeking process, provides coaching during onboarding and any needed follow-along support with a focus on fostering an independent workspace. In addition, the Lead, Employment Consultant steers expansion plans for their office’s Jobs program-identifying new funding opportunities, serving as the main point of contact for funding agencies, and building out long-term plans for growth and staffing.
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