Employment Specialist​/Job Coach; Temporary Position

Employment Specialist/Job Coach (Temporary Position)

About the Organization:
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non‑profit organization, mission‑driven, family‑friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work‑life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs.

Some of our benefits include generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time;
Employee Assistance Program; excellent health and pension plans;
Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and a wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on‑site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance.

Location:

IBHS Burlington – Delaware House (Westampton, NJ)

Req Number: DIR-26-00052

Full‑Time/Part‑Time:
Full‑Time

Number of Openings: 1

Category:
Direct Care – Professionals / Paraprofessionals

Provides comprehensive employment services to clients.

• Assists clients/consumers in job development and career exploration.
• Completes job analysis and job matching.
• Provides job readiness and job search skills to clients.
• Completes comprehensive vocational assessments on clients.
• Completes an Individual Plan for Employment with client/consumer.
• May establish relationships with community colleges to assist with educational planning.
• Establishes relationships with community employers and may provide support.
• Manages caseload and provides support services to clients, including holding regular meetings and assisting with benefits planning.
• Meets with current and potential referral sources to ensure satisfaction with services.
• Interfaces with in‑house staff and outside agencies to facilitate vocational assistance (case managers, therapists, doctors, DVR, etc.).
• Maintains computer statistics for the NJ Training website.
• Enhances or expands existing services by making presentations to outside behavioral health programs.
• Documents client progress via statistics and monthly progress notes.
• Evaluates placement effectiveness and job satisfaction; makes recommended changes when appropriate.

As assigned.

• High School/GED + 5 years of related work or life experience; OR AA degree + 2 years of related work or life experience; OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with similar client/consumer population preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule may be required.
• Basic data entry and ability to develop online resources may be required.

Valid driver’s license required.

• Ability to interface with business community.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

• Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
  Non‑Exempt.
• Weekly
  
  Work Hours:
  
  40.
• Proposed Salary: $20 hourly.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

This position is currently accepting applications.