New Horizons, Serving Individuals with Special Needs
Job Developer
Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
$24 - $26/hr
Mid
Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
In Person
Social & Community ServicesCase Management & Advocacy
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
One year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or a background in sales is required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to build relationships with employers and job seekers.
Knowledge of vocational assessment tools and the ability to match individuals' skills with appropriate job opportunities are required.
The ability to provide effective job coaching and support to individuals with special needs is required.
Understanding of disability accommodations and the ability to work with employers to implement them are required.
A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
Authorization to work in the United States is required.
Responsibilities
Identify and establish partnerships with local businesses and organizations to create job opportunities for individuals with special needs.
Conduct vocational assessments to match job seekers' skills and abilities with appropriate employment opportunities.
Provide job coaching, training, and support to individuals to enhance their job readiness and retention.
Collaborate with employers to ensure accommodations and supports are in place to enable individuals with special needs to succeed in the workplace.
Stay up to date with labor market trends and employer needs to tailor job placements accordingly.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in job development, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field is strongly preferred.
Job Developer
New Horizons, Serving Individuals with Special Needs · Thousand Oaks, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-02
Workplace: on_site
Department: Employment Services
Description
Are you passionate about helping individuals with special needs find meaningful employment opportunities?
New Horizons, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals with special needs, is seeking a proactive and motivated Job Developer to join our team.
As a Job Developer, you will play a vital role in connecting individuals with developmental disabilities to job opportunities in the community. You will work closely with employers, job seekers, and other stakeholders to develop and maintain relationships, conduct assessments, and provide ongoing support.
Full-Time 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: $24.00-$26.00 Per Hour
Your Responsibilities:
Identify and establish partnerships with local businesses and organizations to create job opportunities for individuals with special needs.
Conduct vocational assessments to match job seekers' skills and abilities with appropriate employment opportunities.
Provide job coaching, training, and support to individuals to enhance their job readiness and retention.
Collaborate with employers to ensure accommodations and supports are in place to enable the success of individuals with special needs in the workplace.
Stay up-to-date with labor market trends and employer needs to tailor job placements accordingly.
We are looking for a motivated and personable Job Developer who is passionate about empowering individuals with special needs through meaningful employment. If you have a strong network within the local community, excellent communication skills, and a drive for making a difference, we want to hear from you!
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent; one-year experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or a background in sales is required.
Experience in job development, vocational rehabilitation, or related field strongly preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with employers and job seekers.
Knowledge of vocational assessment tools and ability to match individuals' skills with appropriate job opportunities.
Ability to provide effective job coaching and support to individuals with special needs.
Understanding of disability accommodations and ability to work with employers to implement them.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.