Team Leader/ Job Coach/ Special Education Teacher for Adults with Autism
At JoyDew, our coaching and support staff fulfill multi-faceted roles as job coaches, trainers, and educators for our adult members with autism. We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team in providing guidance and support to our members through day-to-day programming at our specialized career center for adults with autism.
Ideal candidates should be open and eager to learn new methods and approaches to supporting individuals with autism, contribute to the development of innovative employment opportunities, possess technological proficiency, and demonstrate strong teamwork skills.
All Team Leader/Job Coach/ Special Education Teacher will be provided with extensive on-site training in addition to mandatory training required by state and federal agencies. Experience working with an autistic population is NOT required. Candidates in any field who are interested in working with individuals with special needs are encouraged to apply.
Compensation: $44,000-$46,000 per year, Full-time Monday to Friday.
Location: 79 Chestnut St Ste 102, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Compensation and Benefits:
Starting annual salary $44,000-$46,000, full-time Monday to Friday.
Medical and dental insurance
Major federal holidays, according to the company calendar.
10 Vacation days and 5 sick/personal days per year.
403 B retirement plan.
Paid training.
Additional compensation for American Sign Language Interpreter Services for staff who have successfully passed the New Jersey Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DDHH) Screening -OR- are Certified by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Responsibilities:
Coaching, support, and teaching staff report directly to the Program Director and:
Directly support our members with all activities throughout the day.
Assist in developing, planning, teaching, and reporting on educational enrichment and job training classes with members.
Maintain involvement, community, and safety.
Work directly with members to facilitate participation and communication.
Exemplify all rules, regulations, and policies set forth by the program.
Assisting with all aspects of the program and other activities
Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must pass state mandated background checks and drug screening.
Must take and pass all training required by NJ Department of the Developmentally Disabled.
Must have an interest in and be comfortable working with the special needs community.
Must have strong communication skills and experience working on a team.
Must be computer proficient in a Microsoft environment.
Bachelor’s Degree a plus
Experience working with young adults with AUTISM a plus.
How to Apply: To apply submit a resume and cover letter with “Team Leader/Job Coach/ Special Education Teacher - Ridgewood, NJ” in the subject line, to [email protected]. More information about our organization can be found at www.joydew.com.