Employment Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Employment Specialist (Part-Time)

Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Southern New Jersey is seeking a part-time Employment Specialist to support individuals with disabilities in seeking, obtaining, and maintaining employment, allowing them to reach their highest potential. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Perform initial intake to access client’s education, work history, work interests, aptitudes and to clarify the plan

Assist client with development of Resume and Interviewing skills

Conduct Situational Assessments to determine client’s strengths, skills, challenges, and employment goals

Explore business and jobs in the community to create job development opportunities

Willingness to travel to various parts of Southern New Jersey (Mileage reimbursed)

Perform initial Job Coaching and support for individuals at the worksite

Provide Long Term Follow Along visits to clients

Assist with Job Coaching substitute coverage as a member of the Supported Employment Team

Maintain ongoing communication with employer, client, and family to monitor client’s employment performance and progress

Discuss and report progress to Supported Employment Program Manager

Maintain accurate and timely case files and documentation as mandated by New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Division of Developmental Disabilities

Maintain documentation in compliance with JFCS requirements

Perform other tasks as required within the Supported Employment Program

Qualifications include: Must be able to work collaboratively as a member of the Supported Employment team, be highly organized, flexible, good problem solver, and a good communicator. Job Development or business prospecting highly desired. Previous experience working with adults with disabilities strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred.