Location: Rochelle Park, NJ

Position Type: Part-Time, 20 hours/week, flexible

Hourly Rate: $21.15 

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental and Vision

• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time

• Union Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation

• 401K Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary:

As an Employment Specialist, you will make a lasting impact by helping individuals with severe and persistent mental illness find meaningful employment. In this role, you'll provide hands-on job development and one-on-one coaching to support clients in choosing, obtaining, and thriving in competitive jobs. You'll also assist individuals in accessing vital community resources, building skills, and achieving greater independence through the power of work.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and implement an individualized service agreement to assist consumer with his/her career objectives

• Conduct intakes regarding new consumers

• Identify potential employers and develops job opportunities related to the consumer's specific needs

• Maintain relationships with existing employers face-to-face or by phone at least one (1) time per month

• Provide employers and co-workers with support, training, educational and technical assistance regarding job accommodations, when indicated by the employer or consumer

• Provide on-going support until consumer is terminated from program using guidelines is SES manual

• File monthly DVRS and DMHS reports utilizing an electronic system

• Attend all committee meetings (whether internal or external), trainings, and events as required. This includes NJIEI Job Coach Training and quarterly networking meetings

• Participate in vocational team meeting one (1) time per week

• Coordinate and market SES and Vocational Services to community groups, agencies involved in employment related activities, consumer groups and families

• Document all interactions with consumers in the client record in accordance with Agency policy and procedures

• Participate in and monitors Consumer Support Groups as assigned by Program Manager

What We Are Looking For:

• BA/BS or AA in Rehabilitation, Psychology, and Social Work from an accredited college or university.

• Valid Driver's license required and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance.

Don't believe you meet all the preferred requirements? Apply anyway!

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Who Are We?
CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of its policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.