Job Description

DO YOU ENJOY HELPING PEOPLE MAKE THEIR DREAMS COME TRUE? DO YOU ENJOY EXPERIENCING SUCCESS ON A DAILY BASIS? THEN ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIES HAS JUST THE JOB FOR YOU. WE ARE SEEKING TO HIRE A PART-TIME CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST WORKING 27.5 HOURS PER WEEK. 

THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE, EMPLOYMENT AS WELL TO PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR PROGRAM GOALS AND ACTIVITIES TO EMPLOYERS AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY THROUGH PRESENTATIONS. 

This position is Monday through Friday day hours working on site at local businesses coaching individual(s) with disabilities to become proficient in their job. The area, job site and hours for this position is expected to expand in the future.

We provide paid training. Candidates will need reliable transportation. Valid driver's license, registration and vehicle insurance is required. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:                                               

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
2. Excellent judgment, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills;
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities, families, co-workers, staff, supervisors, funding sources, and other social service agency personnel;
4. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
5. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or other relevant computer software as these relate to job responsibilities.

WHO WE ARE:

ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIES, 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. https://advopps.org/

Apis Services was established to support and oversee its affiliated non-profit, public charity organizations to assure that quality services and continuity of care are consistently provided to all individuals in a way that makes efficient use of available public funding. The organizations that Apis supports are expanding rapidly and continue to further their missions by providing person directed, community based services to individuals and their family members.

Advancing Opportunities and Apis Services are Equal Opportunity Employers.

APPLY TODAY AT HTTPS://APISMGT.ORG

Company Description

Apis Management Services provide the Shared Service offerings to affiliates allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterments. Shared Service offerings include, but are not limited to: Fiscal Reporting, Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Training, Risk Management Reporting and Analysis, and Time and Attendance.