Job detail
Employment Specialist - Workforce Development (Hybrid)
The Arc of Ocean County
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/15/2026
Location
Brick Township, New Jersey
Core responsibilities
The employment specialist will assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in finding and maintaining competitive, community-Based employment. Responsibilities include creating individualized employment plans, providing job coaching, and building relationships with local businesses to expand employment opportunities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in human services or a related field and possess at least two years of relevant experience, including one year as a job coach. A valid new jersey driver's license and the ability to pass required background checks are also mandatory.
bachelor degreeCommunicationAdvocacyDocumentationProblem-solvingRelationship buildingTime managementCase managementCommunity outreachTechnology supportInterview preparationJob coachingInterdisciplinary planningResume writingWorkplace readinessVocational services
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Holiday pay
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- Flexible spending account
- Referral bonus program
- Paid on-the-job training
- 401(k) with agency matching