Part-Time Disability Employment Coach — NJ

Community Options, Inc.; Woodbury (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Incentive programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in New Jersey is hiring a part-time Employment Specialist to cover Gloucester and Camden Counties. You will coach individuals with developmental disabilities and help them develop essential job skills for placement in competitive work.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. A bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience are required, along with a valid driver’s license and successful completion of background checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years' full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Background checks (criminal, central registry, child abuse, drug testing) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with disabilities to obtain competitive employment.
• Coach individuals to develop independent job skills.
• Work with individuals at job sites.
• Teach resume writing and interview skills, and guide job applications.
• Complete documentation accurately.
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Job coaching

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in New Jersey is hiring a part-time Employment Specialist to cover Gloucester and Camden Counties. You will coach individuals with developmental disabilities and help them develop essential job skills for placement in competitive work.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. A bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience are required, along with a valid driver’s license and successful completion of background checks.