Extended Employment - Rehabilitation Counselor

Easterseals New Jersey•Millville, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals New Jersey has been serving individuals with disabilities and their families since 1948. Their vocational programming aims to prepare participants with disabilities for competitive employment through hands-on workshops, real-world practice, and supportive coaching.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field required.
1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities is required.
Possess a valid driver’s license & acceptable driving record.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

Oversees and interacts with consumers throughout program hours; ensures a safe, clean environment of care that meets with the standard of safety and cleanliness for staff and consumers
Manages a caseload of consumers; builds rapport with families or guardians; participates in interdisciplinary team meetings
Conducts intake interviews, orientations, and assessments; develops training that helps to develop skill level
Delivers services that achieve quality, utilization, outcome, and financial sustainability
Develops Individualized Employment Plans to enhance/remove vocational barriers
Provides rehabilitation skill training through interventions and educates through curriculum-based classes to increase consumer’s level of progression; skills training includes soft skills, health and wellness, workplace communication, and more
Creates required person-centered documentation and reports in accordance with state regulatory requirements
Tracks documentation and monitors goals within required timeframes and in accordance with regulations and ENJ policies
Identifies, develops, and maintains a record of employer contacts and community resources
Promotes positive public relations and community inclusion
Provide participants support/transportation to networking sources to help gain further independence if needed
Achieves high level of consumer and customer satisfaction; maintains positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Complies with all licensing, regulatory, accreditation, and ENJ policies and procedures