Part-Time Employment Specialist

JFCS

Supported Employment

Disability Services Department

Cherry Hill, NJ

Job Title: Employment Specialist (Part-Time)

Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Southern New Jersey is seeking a part-time Employment Specialist to support individuals with disabilities in seeking, obtaining, and maintaining employment, allowing them to reach their highest potential. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform initial intake to access client’s education, work history, work interests, aptitudes and to clarify the plan

• Assist client with development of Resume and Interviewing skills

• Conduct Situational Assessments to determine client’s strengths, skills, challenges, and employment goals

• Explore business and jobs in the community to create job development opportunities

• Willingness to travel to various parts of Southern New Jersey (Mileage reimbursed)

• Perform initial Job Coaching and support for individuals at the worksite

• Provide Long Term Follow Along visits to clients

• 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 accurate and timely case files and documentation as mandated by New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Division of Developmental Disabilities

• Maintain documentation in compliance with JFCS requirements

• Perform other tasks as required within the Supported Employment Program

  Qualifications include: Must be able to work collaboratively as a member of the Supported Employment team, be highly organized, flexible, good problem solver, and a good communicator. Job Development or business prospecting highly desired. Previous experience working with adults with disabilities strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree required