Description

Position Summary 
- This role is responsible for developing and maintaining community partnerships that lead to meaningful employment opportunities for participants and supporting participants throughout employment. 
 
This Role is Focused on Building Relationships & Participant Support:  
- Promote the value of working with LifeWorks, supporting our program, and hiring our participants to businesses and employers.  
- Support participants and employers during all aspects of exploring, identifying, applying, preparing, onboarding, and maintaining paid employment in the community. 
 
Core Responsibilities 
- Employer and Community Engagement 
- Build and maintain relationships with local employers, businesses, and community organizations 
- Conduct outreach to identify new collaboration, partnership, and employment opportunities 
- Represent LifeWorks at community events, networking groups, and employer visits 
- Establish and sustain a strong network of partners aligned with participant goals 
 
Person-Centered Vocational Support   
- Understand participant goals, strengths, and readiness 
- Match participants to appropriate employment opportunities 
- Support preparation for interviews, tours, and onboarding expectations 
- Gather and communicate employer feedback to support participant growth 
 
Employment Opportunity Development 
- Secure and coordinate opportunities including: 
- Job shadowing, internships, paid employment, volunteer experiences, etc. 
- Collaborate with employers to shape roles that align with participant strengths and needs 
- Identify ongoing and repeat opportunities for participant placement 
 
Event & Experience Coordination 
- Coordinate and schedule: 
- Business tours, guest speakers, hiring and networking events, mock interviews, etc. 
- Ensure all logistics and expectations are clearly communicated to participants and partners 
- Support a structured and positive experience for all parties 
 
Partner Stewardship 
- Provide timely and professional follow-up after all engagements 
- Send thank you communications to community partners 
- Maintain ongoing communication to strengthen and retain partnerships 
- Recognize and celebrate partners through newsletters, spotlights, and appreciation efforts 
 
Tracking & Systems Management 
- Maintain accurate records of employer contacts, opportunities, and placements 
- Track key metrics including participant vocational performance, partnerships, placements, and engagement activities 
- Utilize systems and audit calendars to ensure consistent outreach and follow-up 
 
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Partnership 
- Submit OVR referrals 
- Attend OVR meetings and maintain ongoing communication with OVR Counselors 
- Complete required OVR reports/submissions 
- Complete required OVR trainings, maintain required annual CEUs 
- Complete annual OVR vender agreement 
 
Collaboration 
- Work closely with staff and participant teams 
- Participate and provide information and data for participant Comprehensive Reviews 
- Collaborate with community partners and external stakeholders  
- Provide regular updates on partnerships, opportunities, and participant outcomes 
- Programming and Enrichment Support and Facilitation 

Requirements

Qualifications 
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master's preferred) 
- Experience in community engagement, workforce development, or relationship management preferred 
- Experience working with autistic adults and their families 
 
Core Competencies 
- Relationship Building & Professional Communication 
- Organization & Follow-Through 
- Problem Solving & Adaptability 
- Participant-Centered Thinking 
- Initiative & Accountability

- Strong communication, organization, time-management, and relationship-building skills 
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment