CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE SKILL REQUIRED (Minimum education and experience needed to perform the job adequately)

• Bachelor’s or Associates with some related work experience preferred
• Highly organized and detailed-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to primarily work independently or in groups with minimal supervision
• Has a proven ability to work with and meet tight deadlines
• Has the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient with all aspects of Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Salesforce preferred
• Has knowledge of general mathematics and how to operate a calculator
• Must have reliable transportation

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE SKILL DESIRED:

• Knowledge of post-secondary education funding
• Experience working with youth between the ages of 16-23

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties that occupy a major portion of time and importance in the job)

• Processes returning student applications for the NJFC Scholars Program
• Maintains complete electronic files for all students on designated caseload, including documentation of all communication, application history, financials, and academic status.
• Processes all paperwork from participating post-secondary schools in a timely manner.
• Ensures all Student Inquiry Forms are received from post-secondary schools
• Enter payment request in Salesforce database for schools, vendors, and students in a timely manner
• Establishes and maintains a professional relationship with students, post-secondary schools, CP&P staff, and community stakeholders.
• Serves as an informational liaison for embrella scholarship programs
• Conducts outreach events and informational presentations to promote scholarship programs and embrella services as needed
• Completes information for Scholarship monthly reports accurately and by deadlines
• Contributes programmatic ideas and projects (i.e.: newsletters, Online Trainings) as designated by the Director of Scholarship Programs or self-ascribed through performance goals
• Handles responsibilities as listed in Emergency Succession Plan if necessary.
• Annually participate in a minimum of two main embrella events. In addition, assist with sorting at the toy drive and working at one of the toy shops.

embrella is an equal employment opportunity employer and employs individuals based upon job qualifications regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, genetic testing, sexual orientation or affectation, age, veteran or military status, national origin, disability, atypical heredity cellular or blood trait or any other protected classification as established by applicable laws.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS (Physical demands that must be met in order to successfully complete the essential functions of the job)                

This position is primarily sedentary (must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time) and is located in an office or home environment; there will be lifting during special events (minimum of 20 lbs). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, converse and exchange information, in person, on the telephone and over the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about in the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. At times this job may require the employee to work in the field or work evenings and weekends as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE SKILL REQUIRED (Minimum education and experience needed to perform the job adequately)

• Master’s degree required in education, school counseling, or a related field
• Highly organized and detailed-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of counseling theories in practice
• Knowledge of post-secondary education funding and college application process
• Knowledge of employment readiness skills
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Maintain positive working relationships with others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Must have reliable transportation and automobile insurance coverage as a commercial vehicle, or other designated coverage that allows staff to transport adolescents. embrella will provide a reimbursement for additional costs accrued due to this change.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE SKILL DESIRED:

• Experience working with adolescents ages 16-21
• Knowledge of special education services and resources

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties that occupy a major portion of time and importance in the job)

• Facilitate bi-weekly meetings with adolescents at student’s requested locations, including but not limited to resource home, transitional living program, independent living setting, on-campus at postsecondary institution, CP&P local office, libraries or other public settings, and weekly contacts with adolescents on caseload via phone, email or in-person
• Participate in group conferences with informal and formal supports to best match student needs with services at designated settings
• Assist students in developing academic skills and behaviors that lead to admission and retention in a post-secondary institution, such as guiding conversations on academic progress, financial costs and best-fit
• Coordinate appropriate educational testing opportunities for student, whether for supplemental instruction, college admissions preparation or standardized testing
• Advocate for student when supplemental instruction or tutoring is needed and connect student to resources
• Maintain complete files for all students, including documentation of all communication
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with students, providers, education and employment related contacts and the Department of Children and Families
• Connect students to contacts, such as college retention programs, resources such as the New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator (NJCAN), and professionals on campus to promote engagement
• Aid in exploratory practices for education and employment options based on career interests or additional education advancement, such as job and/or college fairs
• Facilitate internships, job shadowing, volunteer, or community service options to enhance adolescent’s employment performance
• Assist student in the completion of applications for postsecondary education programs, financial aid, or employment applications
• Provide opportunities for students to develop skills such as communication, teamwork, networking, critical thinking and professional etiquette
• Serve as an informational liaison for embrella scholarship program
• Conduct events and presentations to promote scholarship programs, embrella services, and primarily, the PACES Program model and tools for transitioning adolescents
• Maintain initiative in professional development by staying aware of statewide and regional trends in youth employment and education best practices
• Annually participate in a minimum of two main embrella events. In addition, assist with sorting at the toy drive and working at one of the toy shops.

embrella is an equal employment opportunity employer and employs individuals based upon job qualifications regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, genetic testing, sexual orientation or affectation, age, veteran or military status, national origin, disability, atypical heredity cellular or blood trait or any other protected classification as established by applicable laws.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS (Physical demands that must be met in order to successfully complete the essential functions of the job)                

This position is primarily sedentary and is located in the embrella office. There may be a minimal amount of lifting up to 20 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear in person and on the telephone. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach above the shoulders. This job requires the staff person to work evenings as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.