Employment Specialist Location:
Working at locations throughout: Burlington County, NJ Mercer County, NJ Allies offers paid training, employee referral bonuses, competitive salaries, and an excellent benefits package! Benefits Offered to
Full Time Employees:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Program Paid vacation, holiday, sick and bereavement days
- 401K Plan with company match Employee Referral Bonus Employee Discount Programs Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance
- Educational Partnerships Training and Advancement Opportunities Other Perks
- For eligible positions About the Job To provide direct operational oversight of vocational programs including small group supported employment and provide individualized Supported Employment Services.
To function as a job developer, job coach, and activity planner for individuals with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities The ability to work a flexible schedule of 40 hours including nights and weekends. The ability to travel to various vocational programs. The ability to be organized, make full schedule of appointments and have great follow up The ability to manage your daily schedule, making needed appointments to fulfill quotas of billable hours required in the service provided. Provide transportation in personal vehicle Provide all phases of Supported Employment Services Work in other Allies programs as requested by supervision. Have the flexibility to provide all services within the Vocational Services Department as assigned. Promote and maintain the positive public image of Allies Inc. Meet quality assurance and compliance standards of services provided in regard to required documentation, medical information, daily logs, weekly reports, calendars, and incident reports for the services provided. Display exceptional communication skills with clients, supervisors, emergency personnel and community members. Display the ability to think calmly and clearly during an emergency situation, and assist clients in medical facilities during medical emergencies. Successfully completes required residential training, including but not limited to: New Hire Orientation; CPR and First Aid; Medication Administration; Preventing Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation; Shifting Expectations, Life Experience and Services; Life Threatening Emergencies (Danielle's Law); Stephen Komninos' Law; Crisis Management; Corporate Compliance; General Behavior; In-House Orientation; and other required trainings. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Have an Associate's degree or higher in a related field from an accredited college or university or have a high school diploma or equivalent with three (3) years of related experience. Be familiar with the demands and expectations of business and industry. Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record Proof of valid auto insurance coverage. Ability to lift and transfer at least 50 pounds The ability to sit, bend, squat, reach, be agile, physically pursue clients on foot and stand for several hours at a time The ability to read, write and verbally communicate in English and direct/respond to client's needs Basic Computer Literacy
- If offered a position, you will be required to attend up to five (5) full days of paid mandatory training located at our Headquarters Office in Hamilton, New Jersey. Allies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Phone screenings conducted regularly, call to inquire at 609-503-4272
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have any experience as a job developer, job coach or activity planner for individuals with developmental disabilities?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
In person
