Base: $20.55 hourly; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
On-site
Build relationships with prospective employers
Maintain relationships with existing employer partners
Conduct daily prospecting and cold calls
The Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking a Business Engagement Specialist for their Bronx location, focusing on building relationships with employers to secure job opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The role involves outreach, assessments, and documentation to support employment goals, requiring strong communication and relationship-building skills
Job Summary
Researches, conducts outreach to and builds relationships with prospective employers to gain commitments to consider and potentially employ YAI's employment training participants.
Supports people with I/DD to realize, set and meet their employment goals, assisting them in overcoming their personal barriers and engages in respectful communications/conversations through person-first language.
Appropriately documents all participant and employer contact, activities and outcomes in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, including in case management and/or other electronic systems.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
The Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking a Business Engagement Specialist for their Bronx location, focusing on building relationships with employers to secure job opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The role involves outreach, assessments, and documentation to support employment goals, requiring strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Salary
Base: $20.55 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Build relationships with prospective employers
Maintain relationships with existing employer partners
Conduct daily prospecting and cold calls
Assess participant skill-level and interests
Support participants in achieving employment goals
Document participant and employer contact
Serve as liaison between stakeholders
Nice-to-have
Highly flexible personality
Willingness to take initiative
Comfort with electronic data management systems
Key Requirements
HS Diploma or educational equivalent
1 year of experience in sales, marketing, recruiting, or I/DD field
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Ability to learn electronic and data management systems
Ability to work flexible schedule and travel regularly