Employment Specialist

2 weeks ago


Clinton, New Jersey, United States Best Buddies Int. Inc Full time
Job Title: Employment Consultant

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking an Employment Consultant to join our team, who will work one-to-one with individuals with IDD to support them in securing employment in their communities. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing coaching, mentoring, and vocational support to help individuals achieve their vocational goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Utilize a person-centered approach to support individuals in job searching efforts, matching their skills and interests with available job opportunities.
  • Provide support during orientation, onboarding, and throughout the early stages of training to foster an independent work environment.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals, families, vocational rehabilitation counselors, advocates, and employers.
  • Identify natural supports within the individual's workplace to provide additional support and ensure they are fully included as a member of the team.
  • Persuade and educate individuals, parents, and guardians about the opportunities and possibilities available to them, as well as the benefits of programs such as Ticket to Work.
  • Guide participants, guardians, and family members in navigating social security issues, offering referrals to local Work Incentives and Planning and Assistance (WIPA) and/or Community Work Incentive Counselors (CWIC) available through their state Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies.
  • Encourage a collaborative team approach to support individuals in achieving their vocational goals, understanding all services and supports available.
  • Maintain regular communication with employers, supervisors, and co-workers to advocate for the participants' rights to equal treatment and fair wages.
  • Provide open communication to individuals, guardians, employer partners, supervisors, and co-workers, embedding strategies and brainstorming ways to offer tools and support for individuals to be successful in attaining a higher level of independence.
  • Provide individuals with travel training and/or assistance with public transportation.
  • Understand and educate participants on safety guidelines in the workplace, including emergency procedure quizzes to be reviewed on a quarterly schedule.
  • Attend events to increase awareness about Best Buddies International and identify potential program participants.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or minimum of two years of professional experience. Best Buddies program experience a plus.
  • Must be comfortable engaging with people with IDD and addressing sensitive issues.
  • Engaging and patient communicator able to quickly and effectively develop and balance multiple relationships while supporting individuals to achieve results.
  • Basic presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Basic understanding of social media and familiarity with Office 365.
  • Strong written communication and project/time management skills, including attention to detail.
  • Strong initiative, drive for results, and self-assessment skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be comfortable with frequent local travel, use of personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary to accomplish job responsibilities and support local BBI fundraising events.
  • Access to an automobile with applicable insurance.
Benefits:

Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that includes financial security, health and wellness, and time off.

We are an affirmative action employer, an EOE, and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International's core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission.



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