Benefits:
- Work mileage reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Laptop and cell phone
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Position: Employment Counselor (NJCIE)
Status: Exempt
Location: Ocean and Monmouth Counties
Reports To: Director 2Salary: $42,500/year + benefits + paid trainingSUMMARY:We are seeking a dedicated Employment Counselor for the New Jersey Competitive Employment grant (NJCIE) to join our team. This position plays a critical role in supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving employment through guidance, skills development, and job placement. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping others succeed and thrive in a collaborative, community-focused environment.Candidate must be willing to travel between Monmouth and Ocean counties as needed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:· Place consumers into employment.· Recruit and conduct intake for potential program enrollment.· Ensure the successful delivery of grant components and compliance with requirements.· Facilitate soft skills workshops for consumers in an individual and group setting.· Deliver services remotely and in person.· Develop and maintain internship sites as part of the Supported Workplace Learning (SWL) component.· Conduct business development to build employer partnerships.· Represent the organization at Chamber events and job fairs.· Accurately document all services provided daily in SETWorks.· Offer intensive one-on- one on-site support to consumers at SWL sites.· Complete and manage time sheets for consumers participating in SWL.· Provide employment preparation and individualized job coaching.· Participate in monthly meetings with the Lead Employment Counselor.· Foster natural supports on the job and long-term employment support for each consumer.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:· Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, psychology, or a related field.· Relevant work experience may be substituted in place of educational requirements.· Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.· Familiarity with job development, coaching, and support strategies preferred.· Experience with data entry and case documentation systems such as SETWorks is a plus.BENEFITS:· Flexible 40-hour workweek· 20 days of PTO per year (accrual-based)· 12 paid holidays· Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance (after 90 days)· Mileage reimbursement for all work-related travel· Paid training and ongoing professional development (including College of Direct Support & Boggs Center Training)· Laptop and cell phone provided· Referral bonuses· Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
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