Career Readiness Coach for Students with Disabilities

Merakey; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth

DailyPay

Educational partnerships

Job summary

Waters & Sims, a Merakey family company, seeks a full-time Skills Trainer in Monmouth County, NJ to help students with disabilities prepare for employment. You will work with DVR counselors, schools, families, and the Program Coordinator to build skills and set employment goals.

The role emphasizes documentation, collaboration, and meeting program standards. This 8:00 AM–4:30 PM position offers mileage reimbursement and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, education, psychology, or related field required.
• Active driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong documentation skills.
• Experience with case management, including maintaining timely documentation is preferred.
• Strong crisis management and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, individualized instruction across five core areas: job exploration, work-based learning, education counseling, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy training.
• Support the IPE process with DVR and schools to identify realistic employment goals.
• Complete intake assessments and ensure service needs are met.
• Maintain daily documentation in SETWorks and submit monthly activity reports.
• Collaborate with DVR counselors, schools, employers, and families to ensure service quality and program compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Email

Virtual platforms

Team coordination

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, education, psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Virtual communication platforms

Coordination tools

Job description

Waters & Sims, a Merakey family company, seeks a full-time Skills Trainer in Monmouth County, NJ to help students with disabilities prepare for employment. You will work with DVR counselors, schools, families, and the Program Coordinator to build skills and set employment goals.

The role emphasizes documentation, collaboration, and meeting program standards. This 8:00 AM–4:30 PM position offers mileage reimbursement and benefits.