Hourly Rate: $24-26

This role will be responsible for placing program participants in independent jobs with employers in the community, serving as a liaison with referrals, customers and businesses and managing Seven Hills Foundation (SHF) employment services in accordance with mission and philosophy of Seven Hills Foundation (SHF). The role will also coordinate and manage care for our service recipients providing essential support and services while maintaining quality, service excellence and ethical standards.

Benefits for Full-time employees: 

• Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure. 
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!

Work-Life Balance:

• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation
• Vacation Cash-Out Option
• 3 Paid Personal Days
• 11 Paid Holidays 
• Accrued Paid Sick Time

Why Join Seven Hills Rhode Island?

Here, you will be part of a supportive team committed to empowering individuals and celebrating their unique abilities.

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Place program participants supported through Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) in independent jobs with employers in the community.

Develop employer contacts for placement of program participants, demonstrating to employers the operational, financial, and social benefits of employing individuals with developmental and intellectual differences.

Conduct cold calling and in-person visits to businesses in the community for the purpose of creating and strengthening new partnerships for employment.

Provide consultation and communication to partner employers as the primary point-of-contact, assuring a high standard of customer service, responsiveness, and collaboration.

Identify employers and stakeholders' opportunities for job carving and person-centered placement solutions.

Assist job seekers with application, interviewing, pre-hire, and onboarding processes in collaboration with collective Community Based Day and Employment Supports staff.

Facilitate teamwork between all team members via open communication, sharing of responsibilities, and a positive, constructive attitude.

Support case management of individual client files by providing required information, communication, and consultation to collective teams and perform other functions as assigned.

Follow Seven Hills Foundation (SHF) and Affiliate Policies and Procedures regarding scheduling, addressing crisis situations, and communicating appropriate general information.

Complete required reports and billing in a timely manner and utilize Discovery and Exploration strategies.

Support participants in discovering their “strengths, needs, and interests” and negotiate a job description that meets both the applicant’s and employer’s specific requirements, facilitating participants in obtaining the jobs they desire.

Other duties as assigned facilitating participants in obtaining the jobs they desire. 

Bachelor’s degree required; Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management.

Obtain the ACRE or CESP certification within 6 months of hire.

Experience may substitute for degree; 3+ year experience in leading programs for people with developmental disabilities; previous experience in business, marketing or working with individuals with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation setting is required; excellent organizational and leadership skills; ability to work with multiple constituency groups, including funders, parents and funders.

Knowledgeable in the use of MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet; willing to learn electronic health record.

Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle at time of application.