Part-Time Job Coach(Essex County)
About The Position
The Job Coach supports individuals with disabilities in pursuing and maintaining employment. The role develops person-centered employment plans based on referral information, observation, and assessment of each job seeker’s interests, aptitude, and career goals. It provides preparation and hands-on support throughout job search, hiring, and workplace placement, helping individuals learn job tasks, obtain reasonable accommodations, and develop natural supports for working independently. The position also maintains relationships with referring agencies, completes documentation and billing reports, and connects job seekers with other assistance related to benefits and support services. This is a part-time, daytime position serving Essex County, New Jersey.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Expertise in MS Office applications, internet search, and data entry.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work with clients in person and remotely.
- Ability to travel; a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
- Ability to attend specialized employment training and maintain professional development hours.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of experience working with funding agencies DDD, DVRS, or CBVI preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Carry out all work respectfully and in an empowering manner with families and individuals with disabilities.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with referring agency personnel to support consistent referrals.
- Develop person-centered employment plans using referral information, observation, and assessment of job seekers’ interests, aptitude, and career goals.
- Provide preparatory employment training, including resume development, interview skills, job search options, networking, and workplace relationship protocols.
- Assist with job searches, applications, interviews, and assistive technology assessment and procurement.
- Provide on-site or off-site support after job placement so workers understand and can perform tasks, have appropriate reasonable accommodations, and have natural supports to help them work independently.
- Document work performed and prepare and submit billing reports for the fee-for-service process.
- Refer job seekers for expert assistance related to benefits and services such as SSI, SSDI, Medicare, Medicaid, Supportive Housing, and SNAP.
- Engage only in activities related to goals in the job seeker’s employment plan.
- Complete accurate reports, database entries, case notes, and other documentation in a timely manner.
- Support program productivity by accepting new referrals or providing coaching for 15 hours per week.
- Alert the supervisor promptly to case issues or successes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
