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About the Role
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social work, counseling, rehabilitation, disability studies) or equivalent experience.
- Certification as a Community Partner Work Incentives Counselor (CPWIC) or Work Incentives Practitioner (WIP-C), or willingness to obtain within six months of hire.
- Strong knowledge of SSA benefits, Medicaid, Medicare, and related work incentives.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities and familiarity with supported employment models.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to accuracy and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and case management systems (e.g., SETWorks).
- Valid driver’s license, insurance, and clean driving record (if applicable).
- Ticket to Work Suitability clearance or ability to obtain it.
- Successful completion of required background checks.
Benefits
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off: 5 days per year (accrual-based)
- Mileage reimbursement for all work-related travel
- Paid training including College of Direct Support & Boggs Center Training
- Laptop and phone provided
- Supportive team
- Referral bonus opportunities
History of Waters & Sims Established in July 1996, Waters & Sims specializes in developing jobs for people with little or no work history who need individual support to find, learn and keep their job. Waters & Sims was created out of a belief that there was a niche to be filled in providing quality Supported Employment services for adults with disabilities, transition students, participants of WFNJ and at-risk youth who are no longer enrolled in public school. We have a strong commitment to our clients, where person centered planning guides every facet of career development and growth. The desired outcome for all clients of Waters & Sims is an improvement in the quality of their lives, in ways both tangible and intangible through employment. Waters & Sims is an approved SE vendor through the New Jersey division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, The Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Division of Developmental Disabilities. We are CARF accredited and have consistently earned a three year accreditation, CARF’S highest standard. Waters & Sims is an Approved Training Provider through the New Jersey Department of Labor. Our clients are referred to us by NJDVRS, DDD, CBVI, Ocean County PIC, Monmouth County Social Services and several school districts. We currently provide SE, Transition and WFNJ services throughout Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex Counties. What We Believe We believe in the inherent dignity of work and the ways in which work can change and enrich an individual’s life. If given the proper supports, we believe that everyone has the potential to be successful in life; we can help create that environment in which success can occur. Mission Statement All services provided to clients of Waters & Sims flow from the mission of the company: To develop jobs for people with little or no work history, who need individual support to find, learn and keep jobs, giving them whatever supports are necessary to enter the job market and succeed.