Disability Employment Coach & Program Developer

Community Access Unlimited, Inc.; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Access Unlimited, Inc. in Elizabeth, NJ seeks a professional to develop employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include creating employment plans, active job seeking, and coaching to help members secure positions.

Requirements include an AA in a related field or 3 years of relevant experience; a BA is preferred. Evening and weekend shifts may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• AA in a related field or 3 years’ experience providing employment or counseling services to individuals with disabilities required.
• B.A. in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of a program employment plan
• Engage in active job seeking to obtain employment for members
• Train and assist members in self-marketing to prospective employers
• Ensure compliance with obligations to and requirements for funding sources
• Engage in comprehensive job coaching
• Perform routine maintenance of employment contacts
• Maintain an acceptable level of member job placements
• Provide member case-management services
• Maintain appropriate staff/member interactions
• Engage in the Agency’s Periodic Service Review (PSR) and other quality assurance programs
• Ensure compliance with all licensing and accreditation standards
• Cooperate with Agency and DDD/ DCP&P staff in any inspection or investigation
• Ensure compliance with wearing a mask when mandated by State, Federal, and Licensing authorities during a public health crisis/pandemic.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Job coaching

Self-marketing

Case management

Compliance

Active job search

Education

AA in related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Community Access Unlimited, Inc. in Elizabeth, NJ seeks a professional to develop employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include creating employment plans, active job seeking, and coaching to help members secure positions.

Requirements include an AA in a related field or 3 years of relevant experience; a BA is preferred. Evening and weekend shifts may be required as part of the role.