Summary: The Arc of Union County Inc. is a leading Community Employment Services provider of Person-Centered Therapeutic services to vulnerable persons and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Employment support programming provides education and job training to acquire the skills and experience needed to transition and secure meaningful employment in the community. Provides a range of person-centered services that connects Workforce Development and Employment Services Extended Employment program participants with community, ensures timely and coordinated access to supportive services to remove barriers that impacts training completion. Case management role is dedicated to supporting service recipients in working successfully towards competitive intergraded employment in the community. Follows through on arising matters in relation to their programming, works to ensure that the service recipient’s goals are met, and all required supportive services are provided, monitoring service recipient’s progress, serves as the service recipient’s career advocate and liaison between the service recipient and staff in the implementation and follow up of programmatic issues.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Special Education, or related field. Three years related extensive experience in community supported employment, job development, advocacy, and employment skills development. Some exposure to Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRs), familiarity with Community Employment Services and/or Social Supports Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification by the Employment Support Professional Certification Council of the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE). Ability to use Windows software, Ability to use a data entry software such as Therap and General math skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?
Education:
Experience:
- related extensive: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person