Career Coach & Job Developer - Supported Employment

Easterseals New Jersey; Atlantic (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development

Job summary

Easterseals New Jersey is seeking an Employment Specialist / Job Coach to support individuals with disabilities in achieving meaningful, competitive employment across Atlantic and Cumberland Counties.

You will engage employers, provide coaching, and develop individualized employment plans to help clients reach long-term workplace success. Strong outreach, collaboration, and advocacy are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1+ year experience with the IDD population
• Associate Degree with 2+ years experience with the IDD population
• High School Diploma/GED with 3+ years experience with the IDD population

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with local businesses, employers, staffing agencies, and community organizations to create employment opportunities.
• Conduct job development, business outreach, networking, and employer engagement activities.
• Assist individuals with disabilities in identifying career goals and developing individualized employment plans.
• Provide career coaching, vocational support, and workforce readiness training.
• Match job seekers with employment opportunities based on skills, interests, and career objectives.
• Provide job coaching, workplace training, and ongoing employment support to help individuals maintain successful employment.
• Support participants in developing professional communication, workplace etiquette, interviewing, and other job-readiness skills.
• Complete assessments, intake documentation, progress notes, and case management activities.
• Collaborate with vocational rehabilitation agencies, referral sources, schools, employers, and community partners.
• Attend community events, job fairs, networking opportunities, and outreach activities to increase program visibility and referrals.

Skills

Supported Employment

Job Coaching

Workforce Development

Vocational Rehabilitation

Human Services

Social Services

Disability Services

Career Counseling

Employment Services

Case Management

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Community Outreach

Business Development

Sales and Marketing

Recruiting and Talent Acquisition

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or a related field

Associate Degree in a Human Services or rehabilitation-related field

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Easterseals New Jersey is seeking an Employment Specialist / Job Coach to support individuals with disabilities in achieving meaningful, competitive employment across Atlantic and Cumberland Counties.

You will engage employers, provide coaching, and develop individualized employment plans to help clients reach long-term workplace success. Strong outreach, collaboration, and advocacy are essential in this role.