Career Counselor/Employment Services

(Full-Time)

New Brunswick, NJ

Do you have a passion for helping others by enriching the lives of people living with disabilities and special needs in your community?

Easterseals New Jersey is actively seeking a Career Counselor to provide employment, habilitation, and community support services to people with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will lead all phases of securing competitive community employment for individuals with developmental disabilities.

• You will develop curriculum-based vocational training and conduct onsite classes in preparation of career and job development.
• Assess and exercise judgment in a participant’s readiness for competitive employment as well as support the participant in the community.
• Assist consumers in overcoming barriers to employment and secure competitive employment that is consistent with his or her vocational goals.
• Travel to various job sites in multiple counties throughout the state
  

What’s in it for you?

• Be a part of a national organization that has helped people living with developmental disabilities, and special needs for more than a century!
• Work with an awesome team of professionals that have a true passion for the work that they do.
• Great benefits, including generous paid time off for all employees!
• The rewarding feeling of knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of others!
  

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop measurable fundamental employment plans that will help break down barriers to employment to help reach a participant’s fullest potential.
• Function within the existing service delivery system by providing a person-centered approach.
• Promote job development as opportunities arise and assess interest in career options.
• Manage the actual performance of job tasks while reinforcing positive work habits.
• Provide clear and concise reports that identify interventions that help obtain/retain an employment placement.
• Network with local businesses & colleges to educate and inform all potential partners about our agency’s mission.
• Provide onsite vocational training to ensure employment success.
• Interact effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s Degree in the human service field required.
• Two years’ working experience in vocational rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong written, verbal communication and comprehension skills.
• Willingness and desire to interact and train participants with ID/DD and special needs.
• Strong advocacy and excellent training and coaching skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with professionalism and tact.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

About Us!

Easterseals is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has helped children and adults with disabilities and special needs live better lives for more than half a century. Annually, over 9,000 individuals with disabilities and specific special needs in New Jersey receive services in our programs. We believe everyone has an inalienable 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 differences in people’s lives every day by living our Core Values: RESPECTFULNESS, WARMTH, EXPERTISE

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or 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 categories 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.

Easterseals NJ offers paid training, a generous benefits package including paid time off, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more! For all details, visit www.enjbenefits.com .