Summary: The Arc of Union County Inc. is a leading Community Employment Services provider of Person Centered Therapeutic services to vulnerable persons and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
Employment support programming provides education and training to acquire the skills and experience needed to secure meaningful employment in the community, through Vocational Rehabilitation Services, consistent with the participant’s Service Plan. This is accomplished using appropriate vocational training techniques and according to the person focused goals and objectives developed for each individual through the ISP and/or IP process. The Employment Support Professional may work within an agency Employment Center or in a community work site. Tasks are performed either in small or large groups to support participants with building problem-solving skills, self-help, social skills, adaptive skills, daily living skills, and leisure skills. Activities and environments are designed to foster the acquisition of skills, building positive social behavior and interpersonal competence, greater independence and personal choice.
Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in a human service field preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Exposure to Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRs) or familiarity with Community Employment Services a plus. Familiarity, knowledge or experience in Day Habilitation and/or Social Supports Services for Individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Must have a Valid New Jersey driver’s license and abstract (not to exceed 5 points), and ability to meet agency insurability requirements. Complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
