Community Employment Specialist - Atlantic/Cumberland Counties

JEVS Human Services; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JEVS Human Services in New Jersey seeks a Community Employment Specialist to support individuals with disabilities in finding meaningful work through HireAbility. You will assess, match interests to opportunities, build employer relationships, and coach job seekers toward interviews.

The role focuses on developing tailored employment plans, supporting participants before and after placements, and helping them gain independence in the Camden County area.

Responsibilities

• Assess job seekers' strengths, interests and barriers.
• Match job seekers with available positions and employers.
• Provide interview coaching and support for job seekers.

Job description

When you love what you do, it’s not a job—it’s a calling. At JEVS, we help the people we serve lead self-determined, connected, and fulfilling lives that strengthen themselves, their families, and their communities. Our team is more than 1,500 strong, serving the Greater Philadelphia community for over 85 years. Our programs are designed to help individuals gain independence and economic security. We believe everyone deserves access to jobs, educational opportunities, and vital services.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Community Employment Specialist. HireAbility offers a customized employment program to assist individuals living with an intellectual disability, mental illness, physical disability, or chronic disease by preparing them for employment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned caseload to Develop, change and track results of the job seeker’s goals.
• Match a job seekers interests and abilities with available jobs. Look for new employers and nurture relationships with existing employers.
• Conduct an assessment of each job seeker. Focus on total life experiences, not just work history, and interest.
• Support job seeker in obtaining an interview for identified jobs. Attend interview if needed.
• Support participants currently employed to increase skills, abilities, hours, duties, authority as desired by participant.

This position is in the Camden County area of New Jersey