1. MRA: Job Development Curriculum
Bringing the Best Together 5 one-hour sessions Presented by Dr. Michael Kiener Director of the Rehabilitation Counseling Program at Maryville University

2. Job Development Curriculum Session II
Developed by the Inclusion Coalition for Employment (ICE)
Sponsored by Maryville University, Productive Living Board of St. Louis County, St. Louis Office for Developmental Disabilities Resource Board, Jefferson County Developmental Disabilities Resource Board, and Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County

3. Agenda Learning outcomes Curriculum review Job development process
Job Developer
Learning outcomes
Curriculum review
Job development process
Competency development
Business
Job Seeker

4. Learning Outcomes
After completing the 5 hour curriculum participants will be able to…
Implement a framework for effective job development that includes communication and administration competencies.
After completing session I & II participants will be able to…
Articulate a framework for effective job development.
Refine communication and administration skills.
Create a checklist to assist in in making an employer contact

5. Pre-session II review activity
Articulate the framework for effective job development.
How would you approach a business for the first time?

6. Agency, Job Seekers, Self, Business
Knowledge of:
Agency, Job Seekers, Self, Business
Job Seeker & Supply
Employer & Demand
Understanding and collaborating with the job seeker
Framework for developing employer relationships
Job matching employer and job seeker needs
Placement, Ongoing Support & Collaboration
Adapted from Gary Shaheen,
Syracuse University Burton Blatt Institute

7. Placement, Ongoing Support & Collaboration
Emphasize skills of your applicant
Discuss how the applicant will benefit employer
If you are not more than reasonably sure it is a fit, do not send the applicant
Not worth harming the relationship
Be truthful if applicant does not meet a needed skill
Describe in detail how the applicant will be a good employee
It is up to the agency to balance these two points
To do: make a checklist for the applicant to be prepared for job interviews
Tip: *Reflect on all of your actions from an employer perspective*
Pages 65-74
JD Essentials

8. Placement, Ongoing Support & Collaboration
Ask job seeker if they have any reservations about job
Review with employee job responsibilities
Have a plan if problems arise
Employee and Employer
*Seek feedback on the development/ placement process*
Inviting Employers to be involved in the agency
Discuss with employer how services will transition
Ultimate Code Switch
Being viewed as a business “insider”
To do: develop a process for employees to call job placement specialist if problems arise & role play asking for support
To do: develop at least two strategies to involve employers in your organization
Pages 87-98
JD Essentials

9. Additional Tips from Employers…
Develop a plan to follow-up and stay in communication with employer
No follow-up equals poor relationship
Make sure to have an in depth knowledge of the job & applicant
Do not assume job tasks and skills
Embellishing a resume’ hinders relationship with employer
Setting the applicant up to fail
Avoid applying for multiple jobs at one business
Unless the applicant is qualified
Be professional at all times
Job developer is a reflection of the applicant

10. Write a few sentences summarizing what you learned.
Take a few minutes and introduce yourself to someone you do not know.
Write a few sentences summarizing what you learned.
What questions do you still have?