Job Support Staff (Part-Time)

Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service of Southern New Jersey is seeking a Part-Time Job Support Staff member to assist individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include task analysis, client advocacy, and monitoring safety and progress at various workplaces.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field or two years of relevant experience. This position offers approximately 5-15 hours of work per week during weekdays only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two years’ experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform routine work.

Responsibilities

• Perform task/job analysis at the job site.
• Advocate for individuals with disabilities and foster co-worker relationships.
• Monitor client/students’ progress and safety.

Skills

Moderate Level PC skills

Microsoft Office – Word and Outlook

Excellent project management

Customer service

Organization skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or related field

Two years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Job description

JOB SUPPORT STAFF (Part-Time) variable hours

The Disability Services Department at Samost Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS), an agency of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, is currently seeking Part Time Job Support Staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document task/job analysis at the job site to break down the job responsibilities into teachable components.
• Prepare and document a list of routines that client performs at the worksite.
• Advocate for the individual with disabilities, including fostering of co-worker relationships at the worksite.
• Monitor client/students’ progress through frequent communication with the client's supervisor.
• Monitors client/students’ safety at the work site.
• Report progress and/or concerns to the Manager of Job Support Staff as needed, via phone calls, e-mails, or supervision meetings.
• Review and respond to e-mails or text messages from Manager of Job Support Staff regarding scheduling and any other changes pertaining to the client and worksite.
• Attend staff meetings/in-service, (when held and if work schedule permits).
• Complete daily progress note documentation as required by JFCS, DDD (Division of Developmental Disabilities) and contracted school districts.
• Communicate effectively with employers, employees, and other professional staff in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Required Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or related field or two years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
• Additional Technical Requirements:
  • Moderate Level PC skills, Microsoft Office –Word and Outlook.
  • Ability to perform work that is routine and strong attention to details.
  • Excellent project management, customer service, organization, and time management skills.

Schedule

• This is a part time position (approximately 5-15 hours per week)
• This is a Daytime Weekday Position. No Night/Weekend Work Available.

Work Location

• Off-Site at Client Work Sites
• JFCS office(s)

COVID-19 Precautions

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

EEO Statement

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person's actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.

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The Federation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 856-751-9500.