Jersey Cape Life Empowerment Hub
Cape May Court House, NJ
Employment Specialist
-$20.00-$23.00hr (Salary commensurate with experience)
-35 hour work week
-8:00 am- 3:30 pm, occasional nights and weekends as needed (flex hours)
-Jersey Cape Life Empowerment Hub is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Jersey Cape Life Empowerment Hub is looking to hire an Employment Specialist to provide job coaching and job development services to youth and adults with barriers to employment due to a disability.
Employment Specialists help with tasks such as resume creation/building, the job application process, interview practice, support at job interviews, employment onboarding and orientation, and helping those we support learn new job tasks on job sites.
Employment specialists may also help youth in GED program with on site tutoring or employment related activities.
An Employment Specialist will also speak with supervisors on work sites as needed to make sure the person we are supporting is completing all assignments to the satisfaction of the employer to ensure long-term, gainful employment.
Supported Employment at Jersey Cape Life Empowerment Hub uses a trauma-informed approach that strives to make job seeking an empowering experience. We help our job seekers build soft and hard skills that they can take with them anywhere their career leads them! If you are interested in working with a team of devoted disability advocates, have experience with neurodivergence or want to make a difference in the lives of your community members, please apply.
Requirements:
-Associate degree, Bachelor preferred
-Applicants with three or more years of Employment Services experience in lieu of degree will still be strongly considered.
-ASL or Spanish language skills encouraged to apply
-Strong observational skills-Strong writing skills
-Willingness to learn about new Employment Services practices and participate in continual learning courses
-Passion for advocacy regarding equity and inclusion
-Flexible schedule- nights and weekends are sometimes required
-Valid Driver’s License-Must have reliable transportation to travel to various worksites as needed, mileage reimbursed
Benefits:
-Health insurance
-Dental insurance
-Vision insurance
-Paid time off
-Professional development support
-On-the-job training
-Employment related certificates and coursework available
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cape May Court House, NJ 08210: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
