Bi-lingual Employment Specialist; Spanish​/English

Job Title

Employment Specialist Bi-Lingual (Spanish)

Travels to locations throughout Middlesex, Somerset and Hunterdon Counties, NJ.

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (flexible nights & weekends when needed)

To provide direct operational oversight of vocational programs including small group supported employment and provide individualized Supported Employment Services. To function as a job developer, job coach, and activity planner for individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Have an Associate's degree or higher in a related field from an accredited college or university or have a high school diploma or equivalent with three (3) years of related experience.
• Be familiar with the demands and expectations of business and industry.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record.
• Proof of valid auto insurance coverage.
• Ability to lift and transfer at least 50 pounds.
• The ability to sit, bend, squat, reach, be agile, physically pursue individuals on foot and stand for several hours at a time.
• The ability to read, write and verbally communicate in English and Spanish and direct/respond to individual's needs.
• Basic Computer Literacy.

• Excellent Communication Skills.
• The ability to lead and teach others.
• The ability to be organized, schedule appointments.
• The ability to exercise good judgment and use common sense.
• The ability to remain calm in crisis situations, as well as lead and direct staff.
• The ability to interact with a wide range of people with respect.
• The ability to approach daily work from a person-centered vantage point.
• The ability to display flexibility in work assignments and overall professionalism.

• The ability to work a flexible schedule of 40 hours including nights and weekends.
• The ability to travel to various vocational programs.
• The ability to be organized, make full schedule of appointments and have great follow up.
• The ability to manage your daily schedule, making needed appointments to fulfill quotas of billable hours required in the service provided.
• Provide transportation in personal vehicle.
• Provide all phases of Supported Employment Services.
• Conduct Intake in Spanish with Spanish speaking participants and families.
• Work in other Allies programs as requested by supervision.
• Have the flexibility to provide all services within the Vocational Services Department as assigned.
• Promote and maintain the positive public image of Allies Inc.
• Meet quality assurance and compliance standards of services provided in regard to required documentation, medical information, daily logs, weekly reports, calendars, and incident reports for the services provided.
• Display exceptional communication skills in both English and Spanish with individuals, supervisors, emergency personnel and community members.
• Perform Translation (Spanish to English/English to Spanish) to assist potential employers/DVR counselors, co-workers, supervisors, and all interested parties.
• Display the ability to think calmly and clearly during an emergency situation and assist individuals in medical facilities during medical emergencies.
• Successfully complete all Delaware DDDS, DVR and New Jersey trainings, including but not limited to New Hire Orientation;
  Training and Employment Boot Camps; MANDT; CPR and First Aid;
  Medication Administration, including the Limited Lay Administration of Medications (LLAM) method;
  Preventing Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation;
  Shifting Expectations, Life Experience and Services;
  Life Threatening Emergencies (Danielle's Law);
  Stephen Komninos' Law;
  Crisis Management;
  Corporate Compliance;
  General Behavior;
  In-House Orientation; and other required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Health Insurance
• Vision & Dental Plans
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Observed Holidays
• Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
• Discounted Tuition & Tuition Reimbursement.

Allies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.