Employment Specialist / Job CoachOrganizational Overview:CarePlus New Jersey continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.Job Summary:You will provide job development and coaching services o eligible consumers with severe and persistent mental illness and assist consumers in choosing, gaining, and maintaining competitive employmentWhat You Will Do:
Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan to assist the consumer with his/her/their career objectives
Conduct intakes regarding new consumers
Identify potential employers and develops job opportunities related to the consumer's specific needs
Maintain relationships with existing employers face-to-face or by phone at least one (1) time per month
Provide employers and co-workers with support, training, educational and technical assistance regarding job accommodations when indicated by the employer or consumer
Provide on-going support until the consumer is terminated from the program using guidelines in the SES manual
File monthly reports utilizing an electronic system
Attend all committee meetings (whether internal or external), training, and events as required. This includes Job Coach Training and quarterly networking meetings
Coordinate and market Vocational Services to community groups, agencies involved in employment-related activities, consumer groups, and families
What We Need to See:
BA/BS or AA accepted preferably in Rehabilitation, Psychology, or Social Work from an accredited college or university. Business or marketing experience helpful.
Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance
What We Offer:
Health, Dental and Vision
Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount and Rewards Program
About Care Plus New Jersey:CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.
