North Jersey Friendship House, Inc. ยท 3 days ago
Job Coach/Job Developer
North Jersey Friendship House is focused on supporting individuals through job development and placement services. The Job Coach/Job Developer will be responsible for training clients, cultivating employer partnerships, and ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines for successful job placements.
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Responsibilities
Works towards the accomplishment of department/agency goals
Maintains confidentiality and immediately reports to management breaches in confidentiality
Practices job requirements on an accurate, timely and regular basis
Observes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with members, co-workers and supervisors
Attends all scheduled meetings assigned
Meets relevant continuing educational/training requirements
Completes all required documentation/paperwork accurately and within established time frames
Train new clients referred to our Supported Employment (SE), Independent Employment (IE), or Job Coaching (JC) programs
Complete state required documentation timely in electronic health record
Follow all guidelines for Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and/or Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) referrals as assigned
Cultivate new employer partners for job placements
Take clients on job interviews-assist with applications/interviews, explore transportation, travel train when needed
Maintain contact with referral sources re: updates
Attend conferences, as assigned, to learn updated laws/regulations and best practices for successful job placements and supports
Complete all initial and annual trainings, as required, by the agency
Occasional weekend coverage may be required
Other duties as assigned by Employment Supervisor and/or Executive Director of Day and Community Services
Qualification
Required
A minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 21 years of age
A valid driver's license with a clean record is required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in the Human Services field preferred or (1) year of related experience
Company
North Jersey Friendship House, Inc.
North Jersey Friendship House is a non-profit rehabilitation center offering comprehensive behavioral health services, pre-vocational and vocational training and employment support for adults with varying disabilities.