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ACT Job Coach

Employer
Rowan College of South Jersey
Location
Sewell, NJ

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College
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Description

The ACT Job Coach provides high quality customer service, such as skills training, case management, mentoring, job search assistance, placement, career development, retention, and career advancement to DVRS and DDD consumers while meeting the needs of the businesses. In addition, the ACT Job Coach assists credit and non-credit students with special needs at Rowan College South Jersey, particularly students in the Adult Center for Transition program in their efforts of becoming active, wage-earning members of the workforce by generating positive employment and/or vocational experiences with ongoing support, in addition to completing job duties mandated by the Division of Developmental Disabilities regarding supported employment, pre-vocation instruction and career training.

Examples of Duties

  • Applies knowledge of program goals, labor market information, internet-based tools, wage and trend information regarding high growth and high wage industries and occupations, and workplace needs.
  • Engages consumers and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community settings.
  • Provides education and support to employers/organizations as agreed upon by consumers, which may include negotiating job accommodations.
  • Maintains accurate and timely documentation mandated by the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, and Rowan College of South Jersey.
  • Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the consumers.
  • Performs task/job analysis at the job site to break down the job responsibilities into teachable components and provides appropriate accommodations.
  • Advocates for the individual with disabilities, including fostering of co-worker relationships.
  • Applies knowledge of program goals, labor market information, internet-based tools, wage and trend information regarding high growth and high wage industries and occupations, and workplace needs.
  • Communicates with jobsite and acts as a liaison, if necessary, between employee and employer.
  • Monitors and gauges customer progress through frequent communication with the employer.
  • Monitors consumers’ safety at the work site.
  • Assists consumers in developing effective communication and proper workplace behavior/dress code.
  • Maintains open communication with Director regarding customer progress.
  • Attends staff meetings/in-services as needed. Attends required trainings.
  • Assists with presentations and job fairs relating to employment activities.
  • Performs other duties, as assigned.
    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate Degree with 2 years’ experience in Special Education field required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Valid driver’s license, which is currently in good standing
  • Ability to travel to multiple educational institutions, utilizing personal vehicle for travel
  • Minimum age of 18 years old
  • Experience in providing DVRS services to consumers.
  • Experience working with special needs individuals.
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Possess the ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and community partners
  • Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student-centered environment

    • If certain conditions exist, this position requires you to have access to personal technological equipment and capabilities to perform your duties.

    Supplemental Information

    COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at Rowan College of South Jersey. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the College. For more information about RCSJ’s vaccine requirements, visit the RCSJ Coronavirus Updates website for the latest information.

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Physical activity of the position:

  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Talking
  • Hearing
  • Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as picking, pinching, typing

    • Physical requirements of the position:

  • Light work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently

    • Visual acuity requirements of the position:

  • The worker is required to have close visual acuity

    • Workplace conditions of the position:

  • The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

    • Women and Minorities Encouraged to Apply Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

    As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

    Organization

    Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) is a publicly supported two-year institution, fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Formed July 1, 2019, Rowan College of South Jersey is a new regional college, academically designed to transform higher education in New Jersey.

    For more than five decades, Rowan College at Gloucester County and Cumberland County College have provided students with affordable and accessible options to prepare them for careers within their chosen field. On July 1, 2019, these two colleges merged to mark an important milestone in the history of community colleges — the creation of a regional college in southern New Jersey. Together these two campuses offer more than 120 unique degrees and certificates, combining 100 years of experience to provide a variety of degree selections, cost-saving initiatives, and scholarship and internship opportunities, at one of the lowest tuition rates in the state.

    Company info
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    Telephone
    856-468-5000
    Location
    1400 Tanyard Road
     Sewell
    New Jersey
    08080
    US
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