Community Supports - Job Coach

Community Access Unlimited • Elizabeth, NJ

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About The Position

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONResponsible for the development of employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.EDUCATION / EXPERIENCEA.A. in a related field or 3 years’ experience providing employment or counseling services to individuals with disabilities required. B.A. in a related field preferred.JOB TASKS Assist in development of a program employment plan Engage in active job seeking to obtain employment for members Train and assist members in self-marketing to prospective employers Ensure compliance with obligations to and requirements for funding sources Engage in comprehensive job coaching Perform routine maintenance of employment contacts Maintain an acceptable level of member job placements Provide member case-management services Maintain appropriate staff/member interactions Engage in the Agency’s Periodic Service Review (PSR) and other quality assurance programs Ensure compliance with all licensing and accreditation standards Cooperate with Agency and DDD/ DCP&P staff in any inspection or investigation Ensure compliance with wearing a mask when mandated by State, Federal, and Licensing authorities during a public health crisis/pandemic. All other duties as assigned SHIFT Varies throughout the week. Evenings and weekends required as necessary.

Requirements

• A.A. in a related field or 3 years’ experience providing employment or counseling services to individuals with disabilities required.

Nice To Haves

• B.A. in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of a program employment plan
• Engage in active job seeking to obtain employment for members
• Train and assist members in self-marketing to prospective employers
• Ensure compliance with obligations to and requirements for funding sources
• Engage in comprehensive job coaching
• Perform routine maintenance of employment contacts
• Maintain an acceptable level of member job placements
• Provide member case-management services
• Maintain appropriate staff/member interactions
• Engage in the Agency’s Periodic Service Review (PSR) and other quality assurance programs
• Ensure compliance with all licensing and accreditation standards
• Cooperate with Agency and DDD/ DCP&P staff in any inspection or investigation
• Ensure compliance with wearing a mask when mandated by State, Federal, and Licensing authorities during a public health crisis/pandemic.
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical Insurance- Benefits begin 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental Insurance- Benefits begin 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401(K) with matching contribution if eligible
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance- To support our staff in their career advancement and development.
• Employee of the Month Recognition
• Longevity/Anniversary Recognition
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Project Assistance Loans/Grants- Interest free loans, if eligible.
• Wellness Benefit- As part of our commitment to your overall well-being, we’re proud to offer a Wellness Reimbursement Benefit. This program is designed to support your physical health by reimbursing eligible wellness-related expenses—because we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best!
• Staff Recruitment Incentive
• Bereavement Days
• Paid Holidays
• Kean University Tuition discount, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree