Part-Time Job Support Specialist (Disability Services)

CL ba8eacb3 2e44 424f a74c b82f21ffb81c; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Samost Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) in New Jersey seeks Part-Time Job Support Staff to provide pre-vocational and employment training at community worksites.

Responsibilities include analyzing tasks, documenting routines, advocating for clients, and coordinating with supervisors. This role requires a 5–15 hour weekly daytime schedule with off-site and JFCS office locations.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

PC skills

Microsoft Office (Word & Outlook)

Attention to detail

Project management

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Education

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

Two years’ experience with individuals with developmental disabilities

Job description

Samost Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) in New Jersey seeks Part-Time Job Support Staff to provide pre-vocational and employment training at community worksites.

Responsibilities include analyzing tasks, documenting routines, advocating for clients, and coordinating with supervisors. This role requires a 5–15 hour weekly daytime schedule with off-site and JFCS office locations.