Employment Counselor Middlesex County

Waters & Sims Employment Services, Inc.

New Brunswick, NJ

$40,500 Yearly
Full-Time

Job Description

We have been providing Supported Employment services to consumers with disabilities in Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex counties since 1996. We are currently looking to add to our dynamic team in Middlesex & Somerset Counties any potential candidates will live in and be willing to travel throughout Middlesex & Somerset Counties.

Joining Waters & Sims Employment Services Inc. is about more than securing a job; it’s an opportunity to use your education, passion and personalized style to coach individuals with various disabilities as they work towards achieving their career goals. Join our team and contribute to our inclusive culture where we work towards equal opportunities for everyone at every level. Applicants require a strong work ethic and an equally as strong dedication to the quality of work produced; the consumers we serve are entitled to nothing less.

The Employment Counselor/Job Coach position will work in the community with adults with disabilities in finding appropriate job matches while providing onsite and remote training and long-term supports.

Have the passion and strong work ethic? Join our team and receive comprehensive training as we help individuals of all abilities achieve their vocational dreams. Are you our next Employment Counselor?

Responsibilities:

Efficiently manage a caseload of consumers in order to maximize employment outcomes and long term success
Give each consumer employment supports that match their goals and abilities
Provide employment supports to consumers and employers in order to promote long term success on the job
Willingness to use own vehicle to travel throughout Middlesex & Somerset Counties on a daily basis (mileage is reimbursed)
Assist your consumers in understanding and following : work schedules, company policies and work duties, corporate culture, safety guidelines and other necessary skills needed for success
Model professional workplace behavior
Provide counseling regarding social norms on the job, appropriately handling workplace conflict, and taking constructive criticism.
Provide advocacy resources to clients as necessary
Effectively communicate with SCHOOLS/ DVRS/DDD counselors in order to provide quality services
Maintain accurate and detailed records in compliance with accreditation and referral sources
Participate in team meetings as needed
Participate in continuing education credits in order to be current with best practices
Provide on the job training and follow-along supports

Required abilities:

Experience with IDD populations
Good computer skills
Excellent communication skills & customer service skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to establish positive, collaborative relationships with consumers, parents, schools, referral sources
Willingness to travel throughout Middlesex County to provide SE services to consumers at their employment locations
Ability to exercise good judgment
Have excellent problem-solving skills
Strong commitment to inclusion
Have strong time management and organizational skills

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Mature ~ has the ability to manage their emotions
Dependable ~ more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented ~ enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible ~ enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Autonomous/Independent ~ enjoys working with little direction

Education/Requirements:

Bachelors Degree or Associates Degree preferred or two years experience in a related field.
Valid drivers license in good standing

Additional Information/Benefits:

Flexibility in working nights and weekends is a must; as necessary
Flexible work schedule, 40-hour work-week
Position requires working in the community and traveling to and from consumers worksites & schools
Referral Bonus opportunities
Excellent PTO package ( 20 days per year, earned on an accrual basis )
Paid Holidays (12 per year)
Medical, dental & vision benefits, basic Life Insurance/AD &D /LTD for full-time employees who pass the 90-day evaluation period
Mileage reimbursement for all work related travel
Supportive work environment
Paid training; College of Direct Support and Boggs Center Training
Laptop, tablet & cell phone