What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Counselor position at Waters & Sims Employment Services, Inc.?

Job Description

Since 1996, Waters & Sims Employment Services has provided Supported Employment services to consumers with disabilities in Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex counties. Potential candidates will live in and be willing to travel throughout Monmouth County

Joining Waters & Sims Employment Services Inc. is about more than securing a job; it’s an opportunity to use your education, passion and personalized style to coach individuals with various disabilities as they work towards achieving their career goals. Join our team and contribute to our inclusive culture where we work towards equal opportunities for everyone at every level.

The Employment Counselor / Job Coach position will work in the community with adults with disabilities in finding appropriate job matches while providing onsite and remote training and long-term support.

Responsibilities :

Efficiently manage a caseload of consumers to maximize employment outcomes and long-term success
Give each consumer employment supports that match their goals and abilities
Provide employment supports to consumers and employers to promote long term success on the job
Assist your consumers in understanding and following work schedules, company policies and work duties, corporate culture, safety guidelines and other necessary skills needed for success
Provide counseling regarding social norms on the job, appropriately handling workplace conflict, and taking constructive criticism.
Provide advocacy resources to clients as necessary
Effectively communicate with SCHOOLS / DVRS / DDD counselors to provide quality services
Maintain accurate and detailed records in compliance with accreditation and referral sources
Participate in team meetings as needed
Participate in continuing education credits to be current with best practices
Provide on the job training and follow-along supports

Required Abilities :

Willingness to travel throughout Monmouth County to provide SE services to consumers at their employment locations using own vehicle.

Flexibility in working nights and weekends is a must; as necessary

Position requires working in the community and traveling to and from consumers worksites & schools

Ability to exercise good judgment

Applicants require a strong work ethic and an equally as strong dedication to the quality of work produced; the consumers we serve are entitled to nothing less.

Experience with IDD populations

Good computer skills

Excellent communication skills & customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to establish positive, collaborative relationships with consumers, parents, schools, referral sources

Have excellent problem-solving skills

Strong commitment to inclusion

Have strong time management and organizational skills

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is :

Always demonstrating maturity and can manage their emotions

Modeling professional workplace behavior

Dependable ~ more reliable than spontaneous

People-oriented ~ enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

Adaptable / flexible ~ enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Autonomous / Independent ~ enjoys working with little direction

Education / Requirements :

Bachelors Degree or Associates Degree preferred or two years experience in a related field.

Valid driver's license in good standing

Have passion and strong work ethic? Join our team and receive comprehensive training as we help individuals of all abilities achieve their vocational dreams. Are you our next Employment Counselor?

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