High School Job Support Staff-Bordentown Area

SAMOST JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY

High School Job Support Staff-Bordentown Area

Reports to: Manager and HS Coordinator

Pay Range: $19.00-22.00 (pending experience)

Primary Responsibilities: Provide direct support for individuals with disabilities within the

workplace for the Bordentown School District

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support and assistance to achieve their highest potential within a workplace

environment.

• Advocate for individuals with disabilities, including fostering relationships within the workplace.

• Monitor the client's progress through frequent communication with the school, workplace

contact, and other staff.

• Monitors client's safety within the workplace environment.

• Report progress/and or concerns to the Supervisor/HS Coordinator as needed, via phone calls,

e-mails, text, or supervision meetings.

• Review and respond to e-mails or text messages from Supervisor/HS Coordinator regarding

scheduling and any other changes pertaining to the client.

• Attend staff meetings/in-service, (when held and if work schedule permits)

• Complete daily progress note documentation as required by JFCS and Bordentown School

District

• Complete and track training required by JFCS.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or a related field or two years of experience working

with individuals with developmental disabilities.

• 18 years or older

• Computer literacy is necessary.

• Ability to communicate effectively with employers, employees, and other professional staff in a

compassionate and professional manner.

• Valid driver’s license, registration, insurance, and good driving record

• Self-motivated, reliable and a team player

EEO Statement:

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person’s actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.

The Federation participates in the E-Verify program.

The Federation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us via the link on this posting. EOE