Days and Hours: AY: M-F 8:30am to 4:30pm SM: M-R 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Description:
1. Identify and negotiate job opportunities for Garden State Pathways students with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities both on and off the college campus.
2. Forge productive partnership/relationships with various community agencies and external stakeholders to connect with and support students.
3. Address employers concerns about hiring and supervising individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities while maintaining the confidentiality of the job seeker.
4. Orient new students to educational, vocational and employment services or opportunities.
5. Assist in conducting educational and employment assessments of students.
6. Assist instructors in creation of a functional resume and/or employment portfolio for the students in Garden State Pathways. 7. Report weekly on students progress and maintain records of vocational hours for students. 8. Complete required paperwork regarding off-campus traveling per College's Conferences & Meeting Policy. 9. Participate om weekly departments and monthly division meetings. 10. Assist client in securing documentation needed for employment and training opportunities. 11. Assist on-site interviews with students as needed at job fairs and recruiting events. 12. Engages students through a variety of communication channels which may include Zoom, student calls, email/text/chat and proactive outreach to students. 13. Meet individually and in small groups with students as needed. 14. Participates in all Garden State Pathways Orientations, group tours, and other college sponsored events including: new student orientation, open houses and recruitment events 15. Assist the Assistant Director of Disability Services/Garden State Pathways in hosting employer/employee appreciation luncheon. 16. Assists in college wide registration activities, open houses, general new student orientation and Commencement. 17. Participates in professional development. 18. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred 2. Computer skills for record keeping (MS Word and Excel) 3. Previous experience with Intellectual/Developmental Disability (IDD) population required. 4. Must have a valid Driver's License. 5. Ability to stand for long periods of time to act as a liaison for student training.
Camden County College is one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in New Jersey and the surrounding region and is a vital resource for transfer education, workforce training, and cultural events. Its three distinct locations in Blackwood, Camden and Cherry Hill – along with its satellite locations in Lakeland, Sicklerville and elsewhere throughout the County – share the common mission of providing accessible, affordable higher education and occupational study to all who can benefit.The College also is recognized nationally as a leader in technology programs such as video game design/development and photonics. In addition, it is acknowledged for maintaining low tuition rates for many years. Perhaps most importantly, CCC is known for responding to the changing needs of the communities and students it serves by continuously updating its programs and services to support the economic development in this area and the professional and personal development of residents.