Careers
Why Work for Their Place?
Make a Real Difference:
At Their Place, every role has a purpose: to positively impact the lives of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that champions inclusivity, empowerment, and community. Your work will have a tangible impact, helping others achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives.
Supportive and Inclusive Work Environment:
Their Place fosters a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where staff members and participants alike are valued for who they are. The culture is one of respect, collaboration, and teamwork, ensuring that you always feel supported by your colleagues and management. Everyone here is passionate about the cause and eager to help each other grow.
Growth and Learning Opportunities:
Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, Their Place offers ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with individuals with IDD, develop leadership and teamwork skills, and build meaningful relationships that will enrich both your career and your life.
Meaningful Work, Every Day:
No two days are the same at Their Place, but every day is fulfilling. Whether you’re planning engaging activities, providing essential care, or advocating for individuals’ rights, you’ll go home knowing that your work truly matters. The challenges are rewarding, and the successes—both big and small—make it all worthwhile.
Be Part of a Growing Mission:
Since its inception, Their Place has been expanding its reach and making a bigger impact. By joining now, you’ll be part of an exciting journey of growth and innovation, helping to build a future where individuals with IDD are given the respect, opportunities, and support they deserve.
Fun and Engaging Workplace:
From organizing events like dance parties and game nights to helping participants with daily activities, the work is dynamic and often filled with fun moments. You’ll enjoy a positive and lively atmosphere where your creativity and energy can shine.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Part-Time Support Broker
We are looking for an experienced Supports Broker to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will assist with the development and implementation of the Support Brokerage Services. The Support Broker serves as the agent of the participant or family to assist in identifying immediate and long-term needs, developing options to meet those needs and accessing identified supports and services.
Essential Job Functions:
· Manage a Workload of 10-15 Program Participants
· Maintain required contact with assigned participants, including telephone calls, email and
quarterly home visits.
· Respond to participant inquiries or concerns in a timely manner.
Provide participants with practical skills training in areas such as:
· Identify community resources, services, and supports to meet their life goals
· Purchasing goods and services
· Managing a monthly budget
· Develop their spending plan and schedule their employees to stay within their monthly budget
Assist participants to:
· Enroll in the Personal Preference Program & complete required enrollment paperwork
· Assist direct care workers, to complete required paperwork to be employed by the participant
· Monitor participant health and safety through monthly phone contact and quarterly home visits
(as needed)
· Maintain progress notes in accordance with NASW & DDD standards
· Report and respond to participant complaints and grievances
· Act as mandated reporter for allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Required Skills:
· Ability to manage own schedule and work independently with minimal supervision
· Strong Microsoft Office applications skills
· Commitment to exceptional client service
· Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset
· Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by clients and management
· Ability to interact with various levels of management and with clients
· Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity
· Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current business issues
· Able to follow, critically evaluate, and improve upon current processes
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Ability to use sound judgment in completing tasks and to seek guidance when needed
· Ability to recognize issues and identify solutions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a BA or BS degree in related field
- Must have at least 2 years of experience in the Developmental Disability field.
- Must have a valid New Jersey driver’s license in good standing
- Must have own transportation and transport participants as needed
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
- Desire for continued learning opportunities, and willingness to embrace instruction.
- Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members, and a desire to work with young adults.
- Reliable attendance record.
- Knowledge of HUD programs a definite plus
- License/Certification: BOGG’s Certification preferred
Job Type: Part-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
Woodbridge, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person/Travel up to 75% in the field
Please click the below link to apply:
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a BOGG support broker certification?
Ability to Relocate:
- Woodbridge, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Director of Children’s Services
Job Overview
The Director of Children’s Services will oversee and provide clinical leadership in the implementation of all Children’s Services at Their Place to ensure that high quality, accessible care is provided and will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative management of all clinical children’s services programs & supervision of program staff.
We are committed to providing services to children of all ages who are experiencing challenges with learning, social skills, sensory processing, speech/language skills and/or motor development.
Report to: Chief Executive Officer
Job Responsibilities:
- To foster, implement and monitor program processes to ensure both best practice service to clients and best practice fiscal reimbursement and management.
- Provides Direct Service Staff employee oversight, observations, supervision of cases, and training pertaining to ensure day to day operations runs smoothly.
- Supervision of employees/independent consultants providing clinical in-home services. Clinical staff will include OT, PT & SLP in addition to behavioral staff.
- Coordinates with training staff for on-going trainings and training materials for all practitioners providing autism services.
- Conducting initial evaluations and ongoing evaluations required in order to obtain authorization from insurance companies for services.
- Assists with re-evaluation of children in order to maintain insurance authorization.
- Assist with issues pertaining to insurance.
- Assists with initial ABLLS-R/VB-MAPP assessment on children and then update this assessment every 4-6 months.
- Communicates with and provides support to staff therapists (through phone, email, or in person)
- Provide general oversite to ensure best practice monitoring and compliance for all clinical staff.
- Point of contact for new incoming families interested in social skills & services offered.
- Provide support to practitioners providing autism services to facilitate problem resolution, communication between team members and service provision.
- Ensure compliance with BCBA & clinical staff and insurance company regulations.
- Travel may be required.
- To participate in the recruitment and hiring of program staff.
- To provide backup coverage to child outpatient programming which may include being available afterhours/weekend based on client needs.
- Will be responsible for attending community outreach fairs.
- To perform other such duties as assigned by the CEO & COO.
- Responsible for general program scheduling and monitoring staff and client appointments
Experience/Qualifications/ Education:
· A master’s degree in family therapy, social work, or counseling
· A valid NJ license as a Family Therapist, Social Worker or Professional Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LPC), or a doctorate in psychology and a valid NJ license as a psychologist is required.
- Maintains current licensure/certification as required by Professional licensing board.
- Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of OT, PT & SLP disciplines.
- Minimum of 3-5 years Supervisory experience required.
· Experience in quality assurance/review, compliance and billing support.
- Proficiency in navigating insurance processes and documentation requirements for billing purposes.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of NJ Perform Care, NJ CSoc, and Medicaid regulations.
- Valid CPR License
- Valid NJ Driver’s License
- Must be able to pass background check, drug screen and all pre-employment requirements.
Skills:
- Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to function independently.
- Ability to multitask.
- Maintain confidential and/or any other required program documents.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members, clients, and families.
- Strong clinical decision-making skills
- Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success
- Maintains a positive, professional environment at all times.
- Knowledge of insurance billing & budgeting a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- East Brunswick, NJ (Required)
Work Location: In person
Art Specialist
Job Overview
We are seeking a talented Art Specialist to join our dynamic team, specializing in supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities (IDD). The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of creative skills, psychological insight and a deep commitment to maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment.. The Art Specialist will utilize art as a therapeutic medium to enhance the emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients.
Duties
- Responsible for developing and implementing a broad range of cultural and/or fine arts activities
- Introduce participants to activities that promote creativity and self-expression for participants in the program
- Direct and oversee all arts & crafts, creative and performance activities according to the curriculum and center needs, in preparation for displays and entertainment
- Plan, organize, and manage arts programming that is cohesive within the scope of the Program Manager
- Model and uphold all policies and procedures
- Ensure that age-appropriate activities are implemented
- Plan, organize, and oversee varied activities with the support of Program Manager
- At all times, ensure safety, structure, and learning
- Promote and stimulate interest and participation in all performing arts activities
- Provide ideas and suggestions to the Program Manager for improving programs as often as possible
- When presenting a problem or offering constructive criticism, also present an alternative solution
- Build positive relationships with adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior
- Provide direction to participants in a manner that ensures that program areas are neat and clean, and that equipment and supplies are managed appropriately
- Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems in consultation with the Program Manager
- Plan and post-activity schedules and evidence of work in approved areas
- Make periodic reports/announcements on program activities and evaluate participation, progress, and development of program youth
- Responsible for the inventory, ordering, care, and maintenance of all related supplies and equipment
- File incident reports (accidents, injuries, altercations) no later than the day of the incident
- As directed, attend meetings with staff, parents, volunteers, and community residents as needed to assist in program delivery and promotion of programs
- Interact with parents and keep open lines of communication to better understand and manage the individuals
- Enter/input ISP in Therap system Daily for the service (s) provided to the service recipient directly during shift i.e. personal care goals, ISP/IHP goals.
Must fully cooperate with all investigations, inspections, etc. internally and externally including full cooperation with the Department of Human Services, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, or any other duly authorized person regarding the care and service given to individuals’ served by this Agency.
Skills
- Strong leadership abilities with experience guiding teams through creative processes.
- Proficiency in vi deo editing software and techniques.
- Understanding of stigmatization in design contexts, ensuring inclusive visual communication.
- Solid grasp of color theory as it applies to various design projects.
- Must have a positive, upbeat personality with a strong desire to motivate participants.
- Maintain and demonstrate current clinical knowledge in area of specialty.
- Demonstrate active listening and exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate compassion, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree preferred.
High School Diploma required
Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) a plus
Experience working with individuals with Intellectual disabilities or related field.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have a valid New Jersey driver’s license and abstract (not to exceed 5 points), and ability to meet agency insurability requirements.
Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Music Specialist
Job Overview
We are seeking a talented Music Specialist to join our dynamic team, specializing in supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities (IDD). The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of creative skills, psychological insight and a deep commitment to maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment.
The Music Specialist will be responsible for creating and implementing engaging music programs that promote creativity, self-expression, and personal growth among our Day Habilitation Individuals.
Duties
- Develop and Implement Music Programs.
- Design and implement appropriate music programs and activities for individuals.
· Plan lessons that incorporate a variety of musical instruments, genres, and techniques to engage participants and foster their attention and musical skills.
· Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate different learning abilities.
- Provide Individual and Group Instruction:
- Teach basic music skills, rhythm, and melody to participants.
- Offer individualized instruction to help participants develop their musical abilities and talents.
- Conduct group music sessions, encouraging participants to collaborate and express themselves through music.
- Encourage participants to explore their creativity through music and express their emotions through singing, playing instruments, and movement.
- Provide opportunities for participants to write songs, create musical compositions, and perform for others.
- Evaluate Individuals musical abilities and progress and provide constructive feedback to support their growth and development.
- Keep detailed records of participants' achievements, areas of improvement, and individualized goals.
- All other duties as assigned or requested
- Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems in consultation with the Program Manager
- Responsible for the inventory, ordering, care, and maintenance of all music related supplies and equipment
- As directed, attend meetings with staff, parents, volunteers, and community residents as needed to assist in program delivery and promotion of programs
- Interact with parents and keep open lines of communication to better understand and manage the individual
· Enter/input ISP in Therap system Daily for the service (s) provided to the service recipient directly during shift i.e. personal care goals, ISP/IHP goals.
· Must fully cooperate with all investigations, inspections, etc. internally and externally including full cooperation with the Department of Human Services, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, or any other duly authorized person regarding the care and service given to individuals’ served by this Agency.
Skills & Experience
- 2 years of previous experience with individuals with developmental disabilities or equivalent education is preferred.
- Knowledge of various musical instruments, techniques, and genres.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help individuals explore and enjoy music.
- Organizational skills to plan and coordinate music programs and activities.
- Flexibility to adjust teaching strategies based on individual progress and abilities.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Music Education, Music Therapy, or a related field (preferred).
· Registered Music Therapist a plus
· Experience working with individuals with Intellectual disabilities or related field.
· Must have a valid New Jersey driver’s license and abstract (not to exceed 5 points), and ability to meet agency insurability requirements.
· Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
- East Brunswick, NJ 08816: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 10 – 12 per week
Schedule:
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
PT Administrative Assistant
Position Title: Administrative Assistant – Part-Time
Department: Day Hab/Programs
Reports to: Program Manager
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Day Hab Program Manager, this role will be responsible for providing administrative support for the Day Hab Program operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the receptionist desk, carrying out general administrative duties and assisting with the day to day functions of the programs as directed by the Program Manager.
Essential Job Functions:
· Handle all receptionist duties including processing mail, answering phone calls, & greeting guests
· Ensure all documentation is completed properly and filed accordingly
· Maintains accurate records and ensure files are up to date
· Responsible for daily communication with families regarding client absences and providing daily report on attendance to the CEO
· Provide Administrative support to the Program Manager
· Responsible for inventory and ordering of supplies
· Coordinate onsite maintenance repairs when needed and communicate with contractors and vendors as needed.
· Report any issues or occurrences at the facility to the program manager
· Assist with data entry as needed including entering service hours into Therap
· Ensure the facility is always kept neat and clean
· Other duties as assigned by management
Minimum Requirements:
· High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
· 1-3 years of experience working with office administration and inventory management.
· Administrative Assistant & Receptionist: 1 year (required)
· Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Excellent organizational skills
· Proficient in MS Office Suite, with a high level of competency with Excel, Word and database management.
· Authorized to work in the U.S.
Competencies:
· Communication
· Detail-Oriented
· Integrity
· Reliability
· Customer Service
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday – 9 am to 3 pm
- 30 hours per week
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 30 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Relocate:
- East Brunswick, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
In Home DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Job description
In Home Direct Support Professional
Provide services for people with special needs in our In Home Supports Program in Linden, NJ. DSPs pick them up, take them into the community for social events, shopping, or other community activities. DSPs can also help mentor and coach consumers with special needs. DSPs are the link to the community for those they serve. For some, they may be the eyes of those unable to see, or the voice for those who cannot speak. For others, they are friend, cheerleader, and subtle support on the path to one’s true potential.
Essential Job Functions:
- Spend time with the participant as he/she engages in activities and engage in activities.
- Help the participant to develop his/her goals and objectives, in accordance with his or her particular individual plans.
- Help individuals to be as independent as possible with activities of daily living and assist them, as necessary.
- DSPs may also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities.
- Help the individual to determine the career direction through analyzing interest, situational assessments, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be minimum 18 years of age or older.
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance with no more than 5 points.
- Need to be willing to provide transportation to individuals with disabilities in your own personal vehicle.
- Six months of experience in the human services field preferred.
- Successful clearance of state and federal background checks and a drug screen.
- Must have access to a cell phone or computer for work purposes.
- Their Place Offers EOE, Including Disability/Vets.*
Competencies:
· Detail oriented
· Integrity
· Oral Communication
· Written Communication
· Reliability
Schedule:
- 8 Hour Shift
- 11pm - 7am
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.11 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Linden, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)