Employment Services Program Assistant

**American Sign Language/ASL a plus/ not required**

Middlesex County

(Full-time/Monday – Friday 8:30 am -3:30 pm)

Do you have a passion for helping others by enriching the lives of people living with disabilities and special needs in your community?

The Program Assistant delivers effective support across the IDD Employment Services group. In this role, you will use your administrative and communication skills to carry out daily office tasks that include but are not limited to answering phones, record keeping, data entry, and addressing any client concerns. You will also promote and represent Easterseals New Jersey, its mission and values, setting a standard of excellence for best practices, while supporting programmatic goals and initiatives, ensuring the delivery of highly responsive customer service both internal and external.

What’s in it for you?

Be a part of a national organization that has helped people living with developmental disabilities, and special needs for more than a century! 

Work with an awesome team of professionals who have a true passion for the work that they do.

Great benefits!

• Competitive pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• No Cost Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Plentiful Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Plan with Match
• Discount Programs
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Time Off Buy-Back
• Paid Medical Leave Time
• Direct Deposit and Payroll Cards
• Access to Electronic Pay Statements
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Paid Orientation & Training
• Recognition Program

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Point-of-contact and responds to questions, concerns, and/or issues pertaining to the IDD Employee Services program
• Coordinate with management to define program goals and fiscal objectives
• Serve as the primary contact person and subject matter expert for program policies and procedures
• Participate in meetings, and trainings for the purpose of providing and receiving information
• Researches a variety of topics for updated resources that will benefit consumers
• Create/Manage/Maintain all office records, reporting requirements, data, and documentsaccurately and on time
• Works on a variety of projects and program components to ensure the delivery of services in a timely manner
• Respond to Answer phone calls and video phone calls; check mail daily ; assist with letters and documentation preparation
• Oversees the employment specialist(s) time sheets weekly. Compare billable hours in EHR system.
• Coordinate meetings with manager and staff team members

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE (List the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities and educational requirements):

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus some office experience preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills; attention to detail; ability to multi-task
• Highly organized; able to prioritize; multiple priorities; excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)-
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform essential functions of the
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential and sensitive information with diplomacy, discretion, and integrity.
• Flexible, with the ability to work independently and as a team
• Positive attitude and easy to interact with clients

About Us!

Easterseals is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has helped children and adults with disabilities and special needs live better lives for more than half a century. Annually, over 9,000 individuals with disabilities and specific special needs in New Jersey receive services in our programs. We believe everyone has an inalienable right to realize their potential and live their life as they envision it; everyone is allowed access to opportunities that permit them to do so. Our employees dedicate themselves to making positive differences in people’s lives every day by living our Core Values: RESPECTFULNESS, WARMTH, EXPERTISE

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.

Easterseals NJ offers paid training, a generous benefits package including paid time off, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more! For all details, visit www.enjbenefits.com