Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Employment Specialist (PT)  Description Looking for a Part-Time Employment Specialist for our Supportive Employment program.   Job Summary: You will provide development and coaching services to consumers with severe and persistent mental illness and assist consumers in choosing, gaining, and maintaining competitive employment.   What You Will Do: Develop and implement an individualized service agreement to assist consumers with career goals Identify potential employers and develop job opportunities related to the consumer's specific needs Maintain relationships with existing employers face-to-face or by phone at least one (1) time per month Provide employers and co-workers with support, training, educational and technical assistance regarding job accommodations Provide ongoing support until the consumer is terminated from the program using guidelines in the SES manual File monthly DVRS and DMHS reports using an electronic system Attend all committee, NJIEI Job Coach Training, and quarterly networking meetings Participate in vocational team meetings one (1) time per week Coordinate and markets SES and Vocational Services to community groups, agencies involved in employment-related activities, consumer groups, and families Document all interactions with consumers in your client's record, observing Agency policy and procedures Participate in and monitor Consumer Support Groups Report to the Program Manager   What We Need to See: A Bachelor's or Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Rehabilitation, Psychology, or Social Work from an accredited college or university. 1-year experience working with the target population of young adults with severe and persistent mental illness and with job coaching and vocational programs. A valid NJ Driver's license and must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance.   What We Offer: 401K, no matching needed High-plan insurance at a generous cost Union benefits Life and Disability insurance Per diem opportunities Excellent supervision and training Continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for loan forgiveness 10% daycare discount   About CarePlus New Jersey: CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. Care Plus NJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has clarified that asking employees whether they have received the COVID-19 vaccine is not a disability-related inquiry under the ADA. Care Plus as a healthcare provider mandates that all new hires have the COVID vaccination before the start date of employment. Requiring all employees to have the COVID vaccination is for protecting our employees and the clients we serve. Therefore, before Orientation you will upload proof of your COVID vaccination or at the very least, proof of your first vaccine shot. Failure to have this information uploaded to the onboarding portal may result in delay of your start date and/or withdrawal of the job offer. 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.   Position Requirements   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Shift Days   Location Main Site   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.   SuperVFlg None Specified  Full Time or Part Time None Specified  supervisorUID None Specified  This position is currently accepting applications. 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