Employment Specialist

Company: Jewish Community Center
Location: Cherry Hill
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Employment Specialist Administrative Cherry Hill, NJ, US 30 days agoRequisition ID: 1262 APPLY Job Title: Job Developer-Project SEARCH/Employment Specialist (Part-Time) Jewish Family and Children---s Service of Southern New Jersey is seeking a part-time Job Developer to support student interns/graduates in seeking, obtaining, and maintaining employment for its Project SEARCH program. Project SEARCH is a high school transition-to-work program that prepares young people with disabilities, for competitive, integrated employment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Participating in meetings to become familiar with the interns--- strengths, interests, challenges, and employment goals In conjunction with Project SEARCH on-site staff, guide intern/graduate with work readiness skills Explore businesses and jobs in the community to create job development opportunities Perform initial job coaching responsibilities at the designated worksite Willingness to travel to various parts of Southern New Jersey (Mileage reimbursed) Maintain ongoing communication with employer, client, and family to monitor client---s employment performance and progress Maintain accurate and timely case files and documentation as required by Project SEARCH and mandated by the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Division of Developmental Disabilities Qualifications Include: Must be able to work collaboratively as a member of the Project SEARCH team, be highly organized, flexible, good problem solver, and a good communicator. Job Development or business prospecting highly desired. Previous experience working with special needs adults strongly preferred. Bachelor---s Degree required

Keywords: Jewish Community Center, Cherry Hill , Employment Specialist, Human Resources , Cherry Hill, New Jersey