Career Readiness & Employment Skills Coach

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth

DailyPay

Goga well-being platform

Care.com access for backups

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement and partnerships

Employee discounts

Free development courses

Job summary

Waters & Sims, a Merakey family company, seeks a full-time Skills Trainer in Middlesex County, NJ to support students with disabilities as they prepare for employment. You will work with DVR, schools, families, and the Program Coordinator to set realistic goals, build job-readiness skills, and access learning opportunities in the community.

The role emphasizes organization, compassionate communication, and a commitment to equity, independent living, and competitive employment for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, education, psychology, or a related field.
• Active driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Preferred experience in case management and documentation.
• Strong crisis management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all five required components of Pre-Employment Transition Services as outlined by WINTAC.org: Job Exploration Counseling, Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLE), Counseling on Post-Secondary Education Options, Workplace Readiness Training, Instruction in Self-Advocacy.
• Support the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) process for each student, collaborating with DVR and school personnel to help identify appropriate, realistic employment goals.
• Conduct intakes and assessments for all assigned students to determine service needs and readiness.
• Complete NJ Pre-Service training and professional development (Boggs Center, CDS, etc.) as scheduled.
• Fulfill all required new hire training within 60 days of hire and as requested by management.
• Create and maintain a daily calendar that prioritizes consumer services and reflects caseload needs, appointments, and compliance with agency expectations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Waters & Sims, a Merakey family company, seeks a full-time Skills Trainer in Middlesex County, NJ to support students with disabilities as they prepare for employment. You will work with DVR, schools, families, and the Program Coordinator to set realistic goals, build job-readiness skills, and access learning opportunities in the community.

The role emphasizes organization, compassionate communication, and a commitment to equity, independent living, and competitive employment for students.