Agency Overview
The Arc of Cape May County is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to providing comprehensive services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to foster independence, dignity, and full community inclusion for those we serve, while creating a respectful and accessible environment for all.
We are seeking an Employment Services Specialist to be responsible for direct support, vocational, and employment related services of individuals with developmental disabilities. The position provides vocational and employment related training to individuals according to the job requirements and needs of the individuals. This responsibility includes the general management of the job to ensure safety and regulatory compliance, along with quality assurance for meeting the standards of the business customer.
Duties
Provide personalized, one-on-one support to individuals with developmental disabilities to ensure their physical and emotional needs are met in a safe and nurturing environment that promotes self-determination, respect, fairness and integrity.
- Promotes the physical well-being of individuals served by maintaining the physical environment to ensure regulatory compliance, safety of individuals and employees, and business venue requirements.
- Conscientiously completes medication administration and health-related activities as required and trained, according to the individual's service plan, and according to the requirements of agency procedures and state licensure. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of state and agency procedures and consults policy manuals when needed.
- Provides monitoring, supervision, assistance with personal care, grooming and adaptive living skills, skill and goal development, along with behavior support and intervention to individuals served to ensure safety, health and training needs are met according to the individual’s service plans. Supports self-determination by engaging clients in decisions, respecting their autonomy and encouraging growth and independence.
- Ensures that individuals receive meaningful services in community settings that reflect the core values of People First, Equity, Community, Self-determination and Diversity. Act as an advocate when interacting with the community.
- Transports individuals served to and from home, job sites, and other community sites and events as assigned.
- Orients each individual to their respective job responsibilities, work schedule, working conditions, employer rules, safety procedures, breaks, facilities, and expectations.
- Works with each individual in the completion of actual job tasks, and reinforce positive work habits.
- Proactively anticipates and provides follow-along support services to the individual after the initial training period.
- Assists in job development activities as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree or higher in a related field from an accredited college or university or High School Diploma or equivalent with three (3) years of related experience. Familiar with the demands and expectations of business and industry, and possesses the experience and skills for the assigned area of employment.
The Arc of Cape May County is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
