Top 487 Employment specialist Jobs in Newark, Nj

Sales Job Developer
Goodwill Industries of Greater NY & Northern NJ —Brooklyn, NY
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
- Paid training
- Commuter assistance
13d
Employment Coach, WFD & ES
The Arc Of Union County —Kenilworth, NJ
- $48,960 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Employment Case Manager JOBS Program
The Kintock Group —Paterson, NJ
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 1 year
Employment / Civil Rights Litigation Associate
Menken Simpson & Rozger LLP —New York, NY
- $100,000 - $175,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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11d
Transitional Coordinator/Job Coach at Pathways to Adult Learning
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey —Sayreville, NJ
- From $35,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Employment Specialist
Community Options, Inc. —Morristown, NJ
- From $20 an hour
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Job Developer
Center for Employment Opportunities —New York, NY
- $61,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Communication skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
3d
Workforce Development Coordinator - Farm
Greens Do Good —Hackensack, NJ
- $39,000 - $42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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11d
Case Manager - Pathways to Recovery
Integrity House —Morris Plains, NJ
- $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
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3d
Vocational Skills Manager - Adult DDD Services
The Arc of Essex County —Fairfield, NJ
- $54,000 - $60,000 a year
- Email
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
Job Developer
Emplyoment Horizons —Cedar Knolls, NJ
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Job Developer
Center for Employment Opportunities —New York, NY
- $61,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Communication skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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3d
Job Coach – Full Time (OPWDD Program)
Kulanu Academy —Cedarhurst, NY
- $42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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16h
Employment Specialist - Scatter Site - Workforce Development (Bronx)
Jericho Project —Bronx, NY
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Employment & labor law
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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6d
Advocate Counselor, Learning to Work (LTW), Brooklyn
CAMBA —Brooklyn, NY
- $47,740 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- High school
- Word processing
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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5d
Career Counselor - Bronx
Jericho Project —Bronx, NY
- $53,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Vocational Specialist
RiseWell Community Services —Queens, NY
- $29.13 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Employment Counselor
Merakey —Middlesex, NJ
- $22.12 an hour
- Nights as needed
- Spanish
- Adults
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Employment Services Coordinator - IDD (Full Time)
Community Options, Inc. —New York, NY
- $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Job Coach
The Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties —Hackensack, NJ
- $40,000 - $43,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Sales Job Developer

Goodwill Industries of Greater NY & Northern NJ -
Brooklyn, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $60,000 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
Commuter assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
On-the-job training
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
403(b)
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Disability support services
Microsoft Outlook
Interpersonal skills
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Writing skills
De-escalation techniques
Conflict de-escalation
High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree
Building employer relationships

Full Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Job Developer. If you are looking to join our dedicated team, we want to hear from you! Supported Employment Job Developers are responsible for working with persons with disabilities (PWD) through a process known as Customized Employment. Prior to placement, individuals are assessed through a “Discovery” process by interning at several work sites and interviewing significant people within their circle of support in order to arrive at a holistic picture about a person’s interest, aptitudes and vocational direction that will lead to a good job match. The SEMP Job developer is responsible for working with a caseload of PWD in order to move them through this process and then place them in competitive jobs. It is important that the job developer maintain a network of key employers and businesses in which individuals can both intern for short periods of time, as well as hire appropriate individuals with the support of an on-site coach when necessary. Responsible for following up with employers, funding sources, parents and others during the process.

The Awesome Things You’ll Do

Responsible for overseeing Discovery process and final Discovery Report within an average of 90 days.
Develop a variety of community based sites for limited time internships that cover different types of career explorations, e.g., Pharmacy , clothing and big box settings such as Target, TJMaxx, food establishments, etc.
Responsible placing 25 individuals per year.
Responsible for developing appropriate resumes for consumers in program.
When necessary, fill out paper and/or online applications with individual
Maintain relationships with existing employers
Develop new accounts
Assist consumers in finding, getting and keeping jobs
JD is responsible for “job matching” a participant’s experience, temperament and stated work settings and goals in order to place in appropriate job.
When applicable, market and be able to set up on-site job coaching for consumers.
JD is knowledgeable about Social Security work incentives and how employment affects an individual’s disability benefits.
Knows how to calculate and explain SSI & SSDI benefits plans to clients.
Be able to educate employers on relevant program and placement issues: disability issues as they relate to employment, ADA issues, tax credits, job modifications, etc.
Manage appropriate paperwork as required by funding source, incl. case notes, billing materials, etc.
Establishing relationships with businesses interested in customized workplace training
Providing participants with job search services, including resume writing and interview preparation
Must maintain online log through CMIS of all services provided to participants serviced (daily)
Responsible for complete, accurate and timely submission of all job orders, referrals, follow ups and verifications required for the department
Serve as role model for participants
Perform other related duties as assigned by JD Supervisor and/or Management
Maintain and ensure HIPAA confidentiality of records (daily)

Activities are subject to change / be added to meet business needs with management approval.

Our Must Haves

High school or GED required at minimum; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
2 years’ experience working with persons with disabilities
Experience as a Job Developer and/or Sales Marketing or related field a plus
Proven ability to cultivate and maintain employer relationships with business and industry with a particular focus on employers providing employment opportunity in various fields
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Strong presentation and networking skills
Must be able to work with difficult population and defuse tense situations
Must be a team player and have strong work ethic
Must be flexible, open to new ideas, creative, and energetic
Must be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize competing demands
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT)
Field based position, must be able to travel to multiple sites daily

What We Offer

Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
Retirement matching programs and contributions
Transit and commuter benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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employment specialist jobs in newark, nj

Sales Job Developer

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Job Developer

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