Rehabilitation Counselor
Cumberland County/Millville
(Monday -Friday 8:00 am -3:30 pm)
Do you have a passion for helping others by enriching the lives of people living with disabilities and special needs in your community?
Easterseals New Jersey is actively seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor to provide employment, habilitation, and community support services to people with disabilities.
The ideal candidate will aid consumers in working to their fullest potential, by assisting them to achieve their goals related to employment, enhancing their skills, and preparing them for outside employment.
What’s in it for you?
Be a part of a national organization that has helped people living with, developmental disabilities, and special needs for more than a century!
Work with an awesome team of professionals who have a true passion for the work that they do.
Check out the rest of our benefits!
- Competitive pay!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- No Cost Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Plentiful Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Plan with Match
- Discount Programs
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Paid Time Off Buy-Back
- Paid Medical Leave Time
- Direct Deposit and Payroll Cards
- Access to Electronic Pay Statements
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Paid Orientation & Training
- Recognition Program
Some Key responsibilities include:
- Oversees and interacts with consumers throughout program hours; ensures a safe, clean environment of care that meets with the standard of safety and cleanliness for staff and consumers
- Manages a caseload of consumers; builds rapport with families or guardians; participates in interdisciplinary team meetings
- Conducts intake interviews, orientations, and assessments; develops training that helps to develop skill level
- Delivers services that achieve quality, utilization, outcome, and financial sustainability
- Develops Individualized Employment Plans to enhance/remove vocational barriers
- Provides rehabilitation skill training through interventions and educates through curriculum-based classes to increase consumer’s level of progression; skills training includes soft skills, health and wellness, workplace communication, and more
- Creates required person-centered documentation and reports in accordance with state regulatory requirements
- Tracks documentation and monitors goals within required timeframes and in accordance with regulations and ENJ policies
- Identifies, develops, and maintains a record of employer contacts and community resources
- Promotes positive public relations and community inclusion
- Provide participants support/transportation to networking sources to help gain further independence if needed
- Achieves high level of consumer and customer satisfaction; maintains positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Complies with all licensing, regulatory, accreditation, and ENJ policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field plus one year of experience working with people with disabilities required
- Possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
- Working knowledge of computer software programs including word processing and spreadsheets
- Problem solving skills; effective written and verbal communication skills; must be flexible and nimble working with consumers
About Us!
Easterseals is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has helped children and adults with disabilities and special needs live better lives for more than half a century. Annually, over 9,000 individuals with disabilities and specific special needs in New Jersey receive services in our programs. We believe everyone has an inalienable right to realize their potential and live their life as they envision it; everyone is allowed access to opportunities that permit them to do so. Our employees dedicate themselves to making positive differences in people’s lives every day by living our Core Values: RESPECTFULNESS, WARMTH, EXPERTISE
Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.
Easterseals NJ offers paid training, a generous benefits package including paid time off, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more! For all details, visit www.enjbenefits.com.