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Elizabeth, NJ | Full Time
$54k-69k (estimate)
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Community Access Unlimited is Hiring a Job Coach/Employment Specialist Near Elizabeth, NJ

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
  • Ensures compliance with all required state and federally mandated background and exclusion checks including but not limited to criminal history background investigation (fingerprinting), Central Registry, Child Abuse Record Information (CARI), drug testing, and motor vehicle checks.
  • 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

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

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to maintain appropriate relationships with people with disabilities and at-risk adolescents utilizing normalization principles
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of CAU staff, members’ families, and within the community
  • Ability to express oneself, both in writing and verbally, in a comprehensive manner, using the English language
  • Good planning and organization skills
  • Working knowledge of computer software programs including Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to be resourceful and work independently
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical functions
  • Ability to problem-solve
  • Access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and safe driving record required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift
  • Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$54k-69k (estimate)

POST DATE

11/29/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

06/12/2024

WEBSITE

caunj.org

HEADQUARTERS

ROSELLE, NJ

SIZE

500 - 1,000

FOUNDED

1979

CEO

JEFFREY EM

REVENUE

$50M - $200M

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About Community Access Unlimited

Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is dedicated to providing community access through effective and comprehensive support services for individuals with disabilities, at-risk youth, and people with affordable housing needs, giving them the opportunity to live independently and to lead normal and productive lives as citizens integrated into the community. The organization celebrated its 37th anniversary in 2016. CAU serves more than 5000 individuals per year in areas of housing, life skills, employment, money management, socialization, and civic activities. CAU also supports opportunities for advo...cacy through training in assertiveness, decision making, and civil rights. More
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