Employment Specialist

Community Options Enterprises; Forked River (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

403b plan

Career growth

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Employment Specialist to support individuals with developmental disabilities in Forked River, New Jersey. You will coach job seekers, help build resumes, apply for positions, and prepare them for employment.

The role emphasizes independent job skills and collaboration with employers and families. The starting pay is $20.00 per hour. A Bachelor's degree and bilingual Spanish are preferred, along with a valid driver’s license and at least two years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines.
• Ability to work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving support.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals through the employment process, including developing a resume, applying to jobs, and interviewing with potential employers.
• Teach individuals independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance.
• Work with individuals at their job to assist with analyzing tasks, breaking tasks down into manageable components, and completing their assignments.
• Identify and help solve problems before they become a crisis for the individual, employer, or coworkers.
• Build a support network between individuals and community members.
• Communicate progress updates as needed to the employer, family, staff, and management.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.
• Report program status updates on a regular basis.
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are Now Hiring aPart-TimeEmployment Specialist who will service Forked River,New Jerseyto coach persons with developmental disabilities and prepare them for employment. The Employment Specialist will develop essential job skills for persons with disabilities and assist in job placement.

Starting pay is $20.00/per hour

Responsibilities

• Support individuals through the employment process, including developing a resume, applying to jobs, and interviewing with potential employers
• Teach individuals independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
• Work with individuals at their job to assist with analyzing tasks, breaking tasks down into manageable components, and completing their assignments
• Identify and help solve problems before they become a crisis for the individual, employer, or coworkers
• Build a support network between individuals and community members
• Communicate progress updates as needed to the employer, family, staff, and management
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Report program status updates on a regular basis
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Minimum two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Ability to work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving support

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays- Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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