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

Easterseals New Jersey is actively seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor to provide employment, habilitation, and community support services to people with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will aid consumers in working to their fullest potential, by assisting them to achieve their goals related to employment, enhancing their skills, and preparing them for outside employment.

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.

Check out the rest of our 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

Some Key responsibilities include:

Oversees and interacts with consumers throughout program hours; ensures a safe, clean environment of care that meets with the standard of safety and cleanliness for staff and consumers

Manages a caseload of consumers; builds rapport with families or guardians; participates in interdisciplinary team meetings

Conducts intake interviews, orientations, and assessments; develops training that helps to develop skill level

Delivers services that achieve quality, utilization, outcome, and financial sustainability

Develops Individualized Employment Plans to enhance/remove vocational barriers

Provides rehabilitation skill training through interventions and educates through curriculum-based classes to increase consumer’s level of progression; skills training includes soft skills, health and wellness, workplace communication, and more

Creates required person-centered documentation and reports in accordance with state regulatory requirements

Tracks documentation and monitors goals within required timeframes and in accordance with regulations and ENJ policies

Identifies, develops, and maintains a record of employer contacts and community resources

Promotes positive public relations and community inclusion

Provide participants support/transportation to networking sources to help gain further independence if needed

Achieves high level of consumer and customer satisfaction; maintains positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Complies with all licensing, regulatory, accreditation, and ENJ policies and procedures

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field plus one year of experience working with people with disabilities required

Possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record

Working knowledge of computer software programs including word processing and spreadsheets

Problem solving skills; effective written and verbal communication skills; must be flexible and nimble working with consumers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person