Employment Specialist
About The Position
Employment Specialist Part-Time Primary Responsibilities: To coordinate and provide services that prepare individuals with disabilities for successful entry into the workforce. Specific Responsibilities: The Employment Specialist provides Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and Supported Employment, which may include the following responsibilities: . Conduct initial intake to access client’s education, work history, work interests, aptitudes and to clarify employment or transition goals. · Assist client with development of resume and interviewing skills · Conduct situational assessments and community based evaluations to identify strengths, skills challenges and employment goals/career pathways. · Engage in job development activities. . Provide initial job coaching and support for individuals with disabilities at the worksite · 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 monthly contact with referring DVRS/DDD Counselor/Transition Counselor · Maintain accurate, timely and compliant case documentation as mandated by New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Division of Developmental Disabilities. · Maintain documentation in compliance with JFCS requirements
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in psychology, sociology, counseling or related field and/or two years experience in social service field
- Ability to interact with clients, families, employers, and professional staff in a compassionate and professional manner
- Valid driver’s license, registration, insurance, and good driving record
- Flexible, self-motivated and independent
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and provide services that prepare individuals with disabilities for successful entry into the workforce
- Conduct initial intake to access client’s education, work history, work interests, aptitudes and to clarify employment or transition goals.
- Assist client with development of resume and interviewing skills
- Conduct situational assessments and community based evaluations to identify strengths, skills challenges and employment goals/career pathways.
- Engage in job development activities.
- Provide initial job coaching and support for individuals with disabilities at the worksite
- 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 monthly contact with referring DVRS/DDD Counselor/Transition Counselor
- Maintain accurate, timely and compliant case documentation as mandated by New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Division of Developmental Disabilities.
- Maintain documentation in compliance with JFCS requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
