About this opportunity
JEVS Human Services lists this Career Navigator opportunity in camden, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Career Navigator
Are you interested in assisting others in becoming more self-sufficient? Do you have a knack for matching skills and interest with appropriate employment opportunities?
JEVS Human Services has an exciting opportunity to join our Philadelphia Independence Network (PIN) team as a Career Navigator in our Collingswood NJ location. As the Career Navigator, you will assist in ensuring that youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have a more fully informed choice and can successfully transition into integrated, competitive employment.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate entire arc of Discovery process for assigned participants
Work with participants to identify internship and employment opportunities; provide support as needed: On-board participants into internships
Train participants on technical aspects of expectations
Train employers regarding support needs of individuals; provide ongoing technical assistance to employers
Participate in recruiting participants
Engage with employers; educate employers and staff; facilitate resolution of participant's challenges.
Provide coaching, counseling and feedback when necessary; assists in identifying creative solutions to encourage smooth transitions
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, counseling, or related field required
1+ years' experience working with people with disabilities required; experience in career counseling preferred
Ability to perform administrative functions such as organizing and completing paperwork, gathering and tracking data, and reading and understanding technical documents.
Computer proficiency required; ability to use Microsoft Suite required
Ability to learn DSPD, DRS, SSA and TTW programs and other applicable government rules and regulations.
Ability to learn different types of disabilities and know strategies to provide appropriate training and/or employment opportunities.
Drives personal vehicle to alternative work sites. Occasionally transports participants.
The base pay for this position is $40,000. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.
At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.
Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services' employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process. JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group.
Worksite address
camden, NJ, 08100, US
Who can apply
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