Supported Employment Specialist/Job Coach

Community Options, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in securing and maintaining employment. This role involves teaching job skills, assisting with applications, and fostering supportive relationships in the community.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee incentive programs

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Willingness to complete training per state guidelines.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in job applications and interviews.
• Teach job skills and assist at job sites.
• Provide transportation for clients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Judgment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Community Options is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the critical skills needed to gain and maintain successful employment. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Job Coach to join our team.

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 responsibilities, breaking down tasks into manageable components, and completing their assignments
• Transport clients to and from job sites in a provided vehicle
• 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 in an accurate and timely manner
• Report program status updates on a regular basis
• Cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Willing to complete all required training per state guidelines
• Willing to transport clients to and from job sites in a provided vehicle
• 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?

• Paid holidays--including a birthday holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee incentive & discount programs
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No nights

Work Location: On the road

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Training, Education, and Other

• Industries

  Professional Training and Coaching

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

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