Part-Time Employment Specialist
Part-Time Employment Specialist
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Job Description
Community Options Inc.is a national nonprofit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are seeking a PartTimeEmployment Specialistin Bergen County NJ. TheEmployment Specialist is responsible for training individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the critical skills needed to gain and maintain successful employment.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals through the employment process including developing a resume applying to jobs and interviewing with potential employers
- Teach individuals independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports including assistive technology and personal assistance
- Work with individuals at their job to assist with analyzing tasks breaking tasks down into manageable components and completing their assignments
- Identify and help solve problems before they become a crisis for the individual employer or coworkers
- Build a support network between individuals and community members
- Communicate progress updates as needed to the employer family staff and management
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
- Report program status updates on a regular basis
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection inquiry orinvestigation
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree
- Valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record
- Minimum One year of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
- Ability to work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
Why Community Options
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical Dental Vision)
- Paid HolidaysIncluding a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
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Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
