- Salary
- $22 – $24/hr
- Location
- Denville, New Jersey, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Avidd Community Services of New Jersey, Inc proudly serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Bergen, Morris, Warren and Somerset Counties. Our residential and community-based programs are designed to foster independence, build life skills, and support individuals in leading meaningful, self-directed lives.
Supportive Employment Morris/Somerset- Supportive Employment Morris/ Somerset
Supportive Employment Morris/Somerset- Supportive Employment Morris/ Somerset
Hours: 20 hours- Flexible schedule.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct employment support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Manages a caseload of individuals with I/DD seeking employment opportunities and performs pre-placement, intensive job coaching and long-term follow-along tasks for assigned individuals.
- Provide career planning, including resume building and job readiness skills.
- Provide prevocational training, including job shadowing and work-readiness activities.
- Develop individualized employment plans tailored to each client’s skills, interests, and goals.
- Assist clients with job searching, interviewing, and onboarding processes through effective mentoring and coaching.
- Provide ongoing support to clients in the workplace, addressing challenges and facilitating successful integration.
- Maintain detailed documentation of client progress, employment outcomes, and support activities.
Qualifications:
- Minimum associate degree in Human Services related field from an accredited college.
- Three years experience working with the DDD population.
- Bogg Center Employee Specialist Foundation Training is required within 90 days of hire.
- Understanding of DVRS services.
- Communicate with stakeholders, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, and employers.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated.
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Skills
React