Supported Employment / Employment Specialist
Piscataway NJ.
Haven Human services Inc. New Jersey Branch is seeking an experienced Employment Specialist to join our team.
  
As the Employment Specialist, you will provide effective supported employment services to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment resulting in sufficiency independence for our participants.  
 ** Must have a flexible work schedule as needed **
 
Key responsibilities include (But are not limited to):

• Assist consumers in overcoming barriers to employment and secure competitive employment that is consistent with their vocational goals.
• Work in partnership with referral sources in marketing the program and receiving referrals for the Employment Services program.
• Assist the consumer with on-the-job coaching to acquire the skills needed to perform the specific job task, which may require hands-on training to ensure that skills are learned. 
• Maintain professional quality customer service with all internal/external stakeholders. These stakeholders could include but are not limited to consumers, employers, families, guardians, team members, professional support staff, and funding or community agencies.
• Contact new referral, complete initial intake, develop employment plan utilizing person-centered planning, and maintain a Consumer file.
• Conduct job searches and job development to obtain competitive employment that is consistent with the consumer’s goals, skills, interests, and IPE.
• Assist consumers in developing or re-establishing appropriate soft skills, attitudes, personal characteristics, work behaviors, and functional capacities.
• Provide employability skills training.
• Documentation of services provided; maintain files according to quality standards.
• Conduct Job Analysis, if necessary, to assure an appropriate placement and understand the essential functions of the position.
• Offer support and work-related counseling related to disability to address issues surrounding employment
• Develop trial work sites in the community to explore the consumer’s abilities, capabilities and capacity to perform in work situations to address work behaviors. 

• Comply with all applicable CARF requirements for accreditation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or rehabilitation-related field from an accredited college and a minimum of one-year related experience preferred Or
• A degree in Human Services or rehabilitation-related field from an accredited college and at least two years of related experience Or
• A High School Diploma and at least three years of related experience
• Must be able to communicate an understanding of the needs of the business community and have an understanding of job performance assessment
• Effective verbal & written communication skills with supervisor, participant and stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Possess a valid driver’s license & acceptable driving record

About Us!
Haven Human Services Inc. is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that helps adults with disabilities and special needs, live better lives, individuals with disabilities and specific special needs in New Jersey will receive services in many of our programs. We believe everyone has right to realize their potential and live their life as they envision it; everyone is allowed access to opportunities that permit them to do so.

Our employees dedicate themselves to making positive change in people’s lives every day by believing our Core Values:

Haven Human Services Inc. Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
As one of our core values is, together, we build resilience, strengthen connections, and drive transformative change in our communities. We strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected category in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office, or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.
 

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