Reports To: Employment Services Coordinator
Hours: 40 hours per week, non-exempt hourly; 8a-4p M-F
Category: Support Professional
Education/Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a High school diploma or GED. Experience in working with developmentally disabled people preferred.
Essential Functions: Implement activities that promote skill acquisition that will lead to individual integrated supported employment.
Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing
with people supported, all levels of staff, family members and other persons in the community.
Judgment/Initiative:
- Must be able to use good judgment in dealing with people supported issues/emergencies, as well as staff related issues.
- Must work well independently and maintain a good working relationship with supervisor.
Other:
- Valid New Jersey driver’s license with less than 5 points
- Current Red Cross FA/CPR
- Computer literate
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Create and maintain community connections (e.g. volunteer opportunities, clubs, etc.)
- Provide leadership and training in a team atmosphere to consumers and co-workers
- Create and implement monthly schedules based on the interests and talents of the consumers
- Complete required documentation on schedule and according to policy
- Know, understand and follow all Arc policies, procedures and practices as described in The Arc Manuals, DDD Supported Employment and
- Day Program Manual and by supervisory staff
