Part-Time Job Coach(Essex County)

The Family Resource Network; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Family Resource Network in Newark, NJ is hiring an Employment Coordinator for part-time, daytime hours. You will develop person-centered employment plans and provide training in resume creation, interview skills, and job search strategies for individuals with disabilities and diverse needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating with referral agencies, supporting clients during job searches, and ensuring proper accommodations and supports after placement.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred/optional depending on role.
• Professional communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain rapport with referring agency personnel to build high referral numbers.
• Develop a person-centered Employment Plan based on referrals, observations, and assessments.
• Provide employment-related training: resume development, interview skills, job search, networking, and on-the-job relationship protocols.
• Assist job seekers in search, applications, interviews, and assistive technology needs.
• Provide on/off-site assistance after placement to ensure tasks and accommodations are in place and supported by natural supports.
• Document work, billing reports, and complete fee-for-service processes.
• Refer job seekers for additional assistance (SSI, SSDI, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.).
• Complete reports, database entries, case notes in a timely manner.
• Engage in new referrals and meet 15 hours per week target.

Skills

Professional communication

MS Office proficiency

Data entry

Bilingual Spanish

Remote work capability

Travel flexibility

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Internet search

Job description

Who We AreJoin a Team That’s Making a Difference for Thousands of Families Across New Jersey!At the Family Resource Network (FRN), we’re committed to improving the lives of individuals living with epilepsy, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and chronic illnesses. With over 30 programs and services, we’ve impacted the health and happiness of thousands of families for over five decades. But our impact doesn’t stop there—our community events, like the “Walk for the ONE” 5k walk/run and the Autism Beach Bash, bring even more people together in support of our mission.As part of FRN, you’ll be joining a statewide organization that serves over 3,500 through direct service and 80,000 individuals through training and education annually. FRN’s core service areas include: providing community-based programs that meet the evolving needs of individuals and families across New Jersey.At FRN, our values-driven culture is what sets us apart. We are deeply committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard, and every contribution matters. Our focus on respect, integrity, and teamwork allows us to create meaningful change for the individuals and families we serve, while ensuring that each team member thrives in a supportive, collaborative workplace.If you have a genuine passion for helping others and are eager to contribute to meaningful change, we invite you to bring your enthusiasm and lend your talents to advancing our mission.Employment CoordinatorPart-Time Day Time OnlyRESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure that all work is carried out in a manner that is both respectful and empowering to families and individuals with disabilities.Establish and maintain a positive rapport with referring agency personnel in order to build productive, consistently high referral numbers.Develop a person-centered Employment Plan based upon information received from the referral source, individual observation, and assessment designed to discover the job seeker`s interests, aptitude, and preferred career goals.Provide employment-related preparatory training in areas, such as resume development, interview skills, job search options, networking skills, and on-the-job relationship protocol.Provide assistance in actual job search, application submission, interviewing, and assistive technology assessment and procurement.Once a job seeker is placed provide on or off-site assistance in order to ensure the worker understands and can perform job tasks, has appropriate reasonable accommodations in place and has enough natural support available to eventually work independently.Document the work done and write and submit billing reports in order to complete the fee-for-service process.Refer job seekers for any other expert assistance needed in order to maintain supporting benefits, such as SSI, SSDI, Medicare, Medicaid, Supportive Housing, and SNAP.Only engage in activity that relates to one or more of the goals outlined in the job seeker’s employment plan.Complete accurate reports, database entries, case notes, and documentation, etc. in a timely manner as required.Ensure that the program is productive by accepting new referrals or coaching 15 hours per week.Alert supervisor of any case issues or successes as soon as possible, following each issue or success.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsAssociate Degree required2 or more years of experience in working with funding agencies DDD, DVRS, or CBVI preferred.Ability to attend specialized employment training and maintain professional development hours.Professional communication skills, both verbal and written.Expertise in MS Office applications, internet search, and data entry.Ability to work independently.Ability to work with clients in-person and remotely.Able to travel (valid driver`s license and reliable transportation required).Bilingual-Spanish preferred.QualificationsBachelor`s Degree required2 or more years of experience in working with funding agencies DDD, DVRS, or CBVI preferred.Ability to attend specialized employment training and maintain professional development hours.Professional communication skills, both verbal and written.Expertise in MS Office applications, internet search, and data entry.Ability to work independently.Ability to work with clients in-person and remotely.Able to travel (valid driver`s license and reliable transportation required).Bilingual-Spanish preferred.FRN EOE