Job description
New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies of its kind in the nation, providing services to infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities. NJID offers specialized facilities, programs, and supports throughout New Jersey. Come join our dedicated staff of more than 500 and make a difference in someone's life!We are currently hiring an Employment Specialist to work in our Supported Employment Services, located in Edison, NJ. The qualified candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and experience working with adults with disabilities. The job requires moderate travel to job sites for the assigned caseload using an agency vehicle or personal vehicle.
Job Responsibilities of an Employment Specialist:
- Responsible for assisting clients in obtaining competitive employment by providing pre-vocational/job development, intensive, and follow-along support services
- Work independently and directly with the clients facilitating job search, job development, and job retention processes aimed at securing and maintaining meaningful employment
- Work collaboratively with other professionals, employers, and stakeholders
- A Bachelors degree and experience working with adults with disabilities
- A valid driver's license in good standing & must be insurable through NJID's automobile insurance
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Location: Edison County: Middlesex County
Hours Per Work Week: 25 Weekly Work Schedule: Flexible
Other positions are available at this location.
NJID has full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset Counties.
Benefits:
- 403(b) Plan
- On the Job Training
- Extra Work Hours Available
- Growth Opportunities
Since the pandemic's beginning, the safety and security of the individuals we serve and our employees have been of the utmost importance to us. To that end, NJID follows stringent protocols which comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), State and local public health guidelines. NJID ensures necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is made available for all employees and mandates health screening for all employees and visitors.
NJID EOE Statement
It is NJID's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expressing, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an agency, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination, or any other terms and conditions of employment.
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