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Part Time Position- Job Coach 

Description

PART TIME EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST POSITION FOR CAREPLUS NJ

 

Key Responsibilities

Provides to eligible consumers with severe and persistent mental illness job development and coaching services; assists consumers in choosing, gaining and maintaining competitive employment. Assures departmental goals and/or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame by performing the job responsibilities personally

  • Develops and implements an individualized employment plan to assist consumer with his/her career objectives
  • Conducts intake assessment, including career exploration with new consumers
  • Identifies potential employers and develops job opportunities related to the consumer’s specific needs
  • Provides employers and co-workers with support, training, educational and technical assistance regarding job accommodations, when indicated by the employer or consumer
  • Attends all meeting, trainings, and events and participates, as required.
  • Coordinates and markets the program to community groups, agencies involved in employment related activities, consumer groups and families
  • Documents all interactions with consumers in the client electronic record in accordance with Agency policy and procedures
  • Reports directly to Program Manager

Qualifications/Experience/Education

  • BA/BS or AA accepted preferably in Rehabilitation, Psychology, or Social Work. Business or marketing experience helpful.
  • Bi-lingual Spanish speaker preferred
  • Knowledge and experience working with the target population of young adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
  • Experience with job coaching and/or vocational programs.
  • Strong written and oral communication and listening skills
  • Computer and organizational skills
  • A valid driver's license and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance

This position is eligible for sick/personal/vacation and holiday pay.

Part Time: 20 hours a week

Hourly Rate: $18.42

 

 
Position Requirements  
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time  
Shift Days  
Location Hasbrouck Heights Office  
About the Organization CarePlus New Jersey is a northern New Jersey provider of recovery-focused mental health, substance abuse, and family services that address the unique needs of individuals with a holistic approach to recovery and overall wellness.





Operating out of over 23 sites - including three outpatient centers located in Paramus, Fair Lawn, and Montclair, ten residential facilities, offices at three local hospitals, and seven community offices - our services are convenient to clients located throughout Northern New Jersey. We also provide educational programs on mental health-related topics to area schools and community groups.





For more information, visit www.CarePlusNJ.org.  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.  
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This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://CarePlusNJInc.appone.com



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