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Employment Horizons Community Transition Specialist in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey

Employment Horizons, a nonprofit organization, is seeking a Community Transition Specialist to assist adults with disabilities as they transition from Vocational Rehabilitation Services to community-integrated employment. The Community Transition Specialist will work with program participants to complete job exploration, training, and job placement at local businesses. In this role, you will connect with local businesses to develop relationships as well as short-term and extended work sites for program participants. This position is 40 hours per week. Salary: $20-$22/hour Benefits: Generous paid time off including 15 holidays, 18 vacation days, and 10 sick days, employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, up to $9,000 in education assistance, and a 401(k) plan with a 3% company match, among other benefits.Minimum Qualifications•Commitment to Employment Horizons’ mission•Support the mission of Employment Horizons•Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field •2+ years of providing supported employment services to people with disabilities•Attended, or willing to attend, Boggs Center Employment Specialist Foundations training•Strong presentation skills to individuals and small to large groups•Comfortable cold-calling businesses•Excellent time management, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills•Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills•Ability to anticipate a problem and develop strategies in advance•Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills•Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)•Excellent listening skills and oral and written communication skills•High degree of common sense and good judgment•Ability to work independently•A valid driver’s licensePreferred Qualifications•Experience cold-calling businesses Interested applicants should apply atehorizons.org/about/join-our-team/Employment Horizons is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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