{"id":52571,"date":"2026-07-07T13:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T13:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/employment-specialist-4\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T20:21:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T00:21:48","slug":"employment-specialist-4","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/employment-specialist-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>JVS is seeking a full-time\u00a0Employment\u00a0Specialist\u00a0to join our\u00a0Career Service Department.\u00a0Under the direct supervision of the\u00a0Director of Career Services, this position is responsible\u00a0for\u00a0assisting individuals who have disabilities in all aspects of obtaining and maintaining employment including developing resumes, connecting with employers, assisting with the interview process, providing on site coaching to help individuals learn needed job tasks and then to\u00a0maintain these jobs.\u00a0\u00a0Additional\u00a0tasks include running in-house and virtual groups\u00a0for job seekers,\u00a0maintaining\u00a0accurate\u00a0records and being able to\u00a0write\u00a0detailed\u00a0reports\u00a0documenting activities.\u00a0This is a\u00a0grant funded\u00a0position.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we are looking for:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>Experience working with individuals who have disabilities providing\u00a0employment\u00a0services.\u00a0\u00a0Strong verbal,\u00a0written\u00a0and computer skills\u00a0are\u00a0required.\u00a0All offers are contingent on a successful background check.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Essential Functions\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develops and\u00a0maintains\u00a0contacts with area employers to\u00a0assist\u00a0program participants in finding suitable employment based on their interests and abilities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Provides training,\u00a0supervision,\u00a0and support to\u00a0program participants\u00a0at JVS and at job\u00a0sites.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Provides pre-employment services such as job seeking skills training, job\u00a0development\u00a0and job referral.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Assists\u00a0participants\u00a0with\u00a0job applications\u00a0and\u00a0throughout the job\u00a0interview process.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Provides education and information for employers on the benefits of including qualified people with disabilities in their workforce.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Raise awareness about the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Performs\u00a0community-based\u00a0assessments at job sites.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Develops\u00a0appropriate techniques\u00a0such as task analysis to help\u00a0individuals\u00a0address difficult behaviors in consultation with JVS Case Managers.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Acts in liaison with employer to ensure job retention\u00a0and provides long term follow-along support\u00a0at\u00a0job\u00a0sites\u00a0so employment is stabilized.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Maintains\u00a0on-going\u00a0communication with NJDVRS Counselors\u00a0(as\u00a0appropriate)\u00a0regarding\u00a0individual\u2019s\u00a0progress and status.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Maintains records of services\u00a0provided\u00a0through\u00a0JVS\u00a0online case management system\u00a0no later than\u00a05 days\u00a0after\u00a0service provision.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Assists\u00a0with transportation needs and\u00a0arranges for\u00a0travel training when\u00a0appropriate.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Participates in preparations for CARF accreditation as needed.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Performs other duties consistent with program needs and not calling for materially different skills.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications\u00a0&amp; 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