CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - Part-time

Job Description Job Description Career Development Specialist Employment Type: Part-Time Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour Location: Will need to commute to Mercer County, Burlington County, and Camden County Job Overview Advancing Opportunities, an affiliate of Apis Services, Inc. , is currently seeking Career Development Specialist to provide support to individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive and sustainable employment. Position Summary The Career Development Specialist is responsible for supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive and sustainable employment. This position focuses on assessing participant abilities and interests, developing job opportunities that align with their skills, and providing training, advocacy, and ongoing support to ensure successful job placement and retention. Additionally, the role promotes awareness of departmental goals and services to employers and the business community through outreach and presentations, fostering inclusive employment practices and long-term success for program participants. Key Responsibilities • Assess the abilities and interests of prospective participants. • Explain the relationship between the employer and the consumer. • Develop a pool of employment positions matching consumer skills and interests. • Act as an advocate for consumers with employers, supervisors, and co-workers. • Ensure all work-related paperwork is completed before job placement. • Provide follow-up services, re-training, and re-placement as needed. • Investigate and coordinate transportation; provide travel training if necessary. • Arrange introductory meetings and work site tours. • Provide on-the-job training when required. • Assist consumers during interviews and the interviewing process. • Monitor consumer progress in work environments and recommend improvements. • Provide counseling for consumers and families to foster support. • Deliver pre-placement training, follow-up, and job development services. • Maintain and submit consumer-related files, reports, and data collection materials. • Participate in annual Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP) meetings. • Complete and submit all personnel forms, time sheets, and expense vouchers. Qualifications • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong judgment, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills. • Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities, families, co-workers, supervisors, funding sources, and other social service agency personnel. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant computer software. Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field. • Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred. Who we are: Advancing Opportunities, Inc, an affiliate of Apis Services, is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing services and supports to people with disabilities and their families so they can live independently. Recognized as one of the leading disability service providers in the state of New Jersey, the agency is committed to person-centered services delivered in the community. Apis Services, Inc. provides administrative services, including recruiting and onboarding new team members for more than 30 for profit and non-profit organizations across the United States so they can focus on their all-important missions. APIS Service, Inc. is a progressive corporation with over 3500 employees nationwide and growing. The employment opportunities we have to offer dedicated and caring career seekers are endless. Join us in helping to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve by providing good people to support the missions they serve. Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Apis Services provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.