Employment - Job 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

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Responsible for the development of employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

A.A. 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.

JOB TASKS

• 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

SHIFT

Varies throughout the week. Evenings and weekends required as necessary.

Our organization is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.