Job Developer

Community Access Unlimited • Elizabeth, NJ

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About The Position

Community Access Unlimited is a non-profit social services agency that provides supports to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Such supports include but are not limited to housing, community integration, daily living skills, and employment. General Description: The job developer is responsible for assisting Pre-Employment Transition Services (ETS) students, with disabilities aged 14-21, obtaining worksite locations by assessing their skills and career interests. Develop community partnerships with local businesses for various internship placements. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE AA Degree in Human Services related field from an accredited college and two years of related Human Services experience.

Requirements

• AA Degree in Human Services related field from an accredited college and two years of related Human Services experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational instruction and job-seeking skills services to students with disabilities, individually and in a group setting.
• Develop internship sites throughout the community.
• Gathers information from students, family members, and referring staff to help determine appropriate community-based internships and employment goals.
• Networks and establishes working relationships with employers, businesses, and agencies in Union and Essex Counties
• Performs site analyses of specific employment sites to determine suitability of sites for students.
• Assist interns to overcome barriers to employment and assist with career goals.
• Assists transportation needs and travel training when needed
• Provides supports to interns at placement sites
• Maintains ongoing communication with each student’s referral source and NJDVRS Counselor regarding the student’s progress and status.
• Maintains records of services provided to students to include processing time sheets bi-weekly.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance – begins the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental Insurance – begins the 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 – supports staff career growth and development
• Employee of the Month Recognition
• Longevity/Anniversary Recognition
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Project Assistance Loans/Grants – interest free, if eligible
• Wellness Benefit – reimbursement for approved wellness-related expenses
• Bereavement Days
• Paid Holidays
• Kean University Tuition Discount (if eligible)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees