Assistant Employment Specialist for Vocational Services - Arc Mercer Inc.

Assistant Employment Specialist for Vocational Services - Mercer County, NJ

Hourly Rate: Up to $18.50 per hour

• One of the top 401k plans in the industry. Employer contribution of 5% and 6% match, for a total of 11%

Who We Are:

The Arc Mercer is a leading nonprofit agency serving adults with developmental disabilities throughout Mercer County for over 70 years.

What We Offer:

• Top 401K Benefits in the industry. Employer contribution of 5% and 6% match, for a total of 11%
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits.
• Vision Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick and Personal Time Off

Who We Need:

We are currently looking for an Assistant Employment Specialist who has a passion for working with individuals with developmental disabilities. The Assistant Employment Specialist will train our consumers on fundamental vocational skills and serve as a liaison between enclave partners and other Employment Specialists.

What We Need:

• Deescalate behaviors and/or utilize appropriate ABT and/or Crisis Management Techniques and intervene in crisis situations in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely completion of required documents.
• Perform task analysis on consumers and identify strengths and deficiencies.
• Train consumers on fundamental vocational skills and use of adaptive equipment.
• Provide instruction on successful completion of all tasks associated with consumers' job and maintain quality controls.
• Provide direction and re-direction to consumers when needed.
• Document consumers' progress through writing in progress notes, goal monitoring and production notes.
• Transport consumers to and from enclave and work sites as needed.
• Provide physical care for Individuals as needed on a daily basis.
• Must fully cooperate with all investigations, internally and externally including full cooperation with the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), the agency's Quality Assurance (QA) department, and any other duly authorized persons.

What You Need:

• Associates degree in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Special Education or related field preferred OR equivalent experience.
• Prior experience working with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Valid driver's license (less than 3 suspensions and/or points in the past 3 years)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills

Please visit our website to complete an online application: www.arcmercer.org

Questions? Email us @ recruiter@arcmercer.org or call 609-406-0181 Ex. 134

The Arc Mercer is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status