Employment Specialist

Community Options Job Board; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental,

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee incentive & discount programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking an Employment Specialist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Middlesex and Somerset counties. You will assist with resumes, job applications, and interview preparation to help clients secure employment.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with a bachelor’s degree preferred. A valid driver’s license and at least two years of relevant experience are expected, along with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Minimum two years of experience supporting individuals with IDD.
• Ability to work independently and with a team; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals through the employment process: resumes, applications, interviews.
• Teach independent job skills using task analysis, including assistive technology.
• Assist individuals at their job by analyzing tasks and breaking them down.
• Identify and solve problems before they escalate for the individual or employer.
• Build a support network between individuals and community members.
• Provide progress updates to employer, family, staff, and management.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are accurate and timely.
• Complete all state and agency required trainings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Disability services experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Community Options, Inc.is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

Employment SpecialistinMiddlesex and Somerset, NJ Counties. The Employment Specialist is responsible for training individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the critical skills needed to gain and maintain successful employment.

Starting pay is $20.00 an 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
• High School Diploma or GED; bachelor's degree 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 supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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