Vocational Employment Specialist Up to $43,600/year Full Time, Mercer County, NJ Who We Are:The Arc Mercer is a leading nonprofit agency serving people with developmental disabilities throughout Mercer County.
We provide comprehensive community-based services that help people with special needs thrive while realizing and choosing their goals.
Through education and advocacy, we provide opportunities, support and integration within our community.
Among the programs and services we provide, we are the only agency to offer premier transportation and health care services in Mercer County.
Who We Need:We are currently looking for a Full Time Employment Specialist to join our Team to provide oversight of vocational programs as well as supported Employments Services and serve as a job developer and activity planner for individuals with developmental disabilities.
What We Need: Someone with a passion for working with and teaching/training individuals with disabilities to build or enhance vocational, employment and professional skills.
Effectively collaborate with Assistant Job Coaches and Consumers to meet the needs of enclave partners and provide consumer training in a community settingAttention to detail in documentation of time studies and vocational assessments of traineesStrong communications skills when working with both consumers, their families and the outside community.
Experience in vocational training in areas including: teaching, manufacturing, food service, janitorial, clerical, automotive detailing, pack & ship preferredWhat You Need: BA or BS in relevant field Valid driver’s license (less than 3 suspensions and/or points in the past 3 years).Under NJ Executive order 283 must be vaccinated against COVID-19, with booster shots (based on CDC eligibility) and provide proof of vaccination.What We Offer:Qualified 401k plan with employer matchingPaid Time Off Comprehensive Medical Benefits Paid TrainingReferral BonusPlease visit our website to complete an online application: Questions?
Email us or call 609-643-4571All offers are contingent on successful background check.The Arc Mercer is an equal opportunity employer