EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Prescription coverage

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Long term disability

Life/AD&D

Employee assistance

FSA/HSA

Vision insurance

Voluntary benefits

Staff training

Job summary

Preferred Behavioral Health Group in Lakewood, NJ is seeking an Employment Specialist to help individuals with mental health challenges obtain and maintain competitive employment. This full-time role focuses on assessments, job development, benefits planning, and support services aligned to each consumer’s strengths and goals.

The position requires a BA in human services or an AA with two years of experience, plus a valid NJ driver's license.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing human services or 5 years human service experience.
• Valid NJ Driver's License - Good Driving Record.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers in choosing, getting and keeping a job.
• Provide job coaching and MH supports.
• Perform career assessments and assist with job development activities.
• Advocate and coordinate with community resources as needed.
• Document activities to departmental and agency standards.

Skills

Case management

Job coaching

Communication

Outreach

Education

BA in human services or AA + 2 years

Job description

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EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

Full Time Lakewood 725 Airport Rd, Lakewood, NJ, US

Salary: $35,740.00 Annually

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for BOTH 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset.

Job Title: Employment Specialist

Location: 725 Airport Road, Lakewood, NJ

Position Type: Full Time

Job Description/Summary

Supported Employment Specialists assist individuals facing mental health challenges in finding competitive employment. Employment Specialists empower individuals to obtain and maintain meaningful jobs in the community, aligning with their preferences, strengths, experiences, interests and talents. Employment Specialists conduct career assessments, facilitate job development activities, assist with benefits planningand job related support.

• The Employment Specialist assists our consumers in choosing, getting and keeping a job.
• Performs the role of case manager offering guidance and support with job seeking skills including interviewing and applications. Seeks other services and resources as needed. Provides job coaching and MH supports
• Knowledge of work practices such as environmental preference, safety, ,entitlements,
• Provides timely and effective advocacy, consultation, service coordination, evaluation, written reports, and contacts to community resources and related professionals as required by PBHG standards and consumer needs.
• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication
• Effectively uses outreach to engage consumers into program
• Performs job responsibility with a minimum supervision
• Creativity/problem solving. Has good ideas and solutions and will seek out assistance when needed
• Completes timely and evidenced based documentation to departmental and agency standards

Qualifications

• Education BA in human services or AA plus 2 years
• experience in providing human services or 5 years human service experience
• Valid NJ Driver's License-Good Driving Record

• o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
• o 403(b) Retirement Plan
• o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• o Long Term Disability Insurance
• o Life and AD&D Insurance
• o Employee Assistance Program
• o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
• o Staff Training and Development Opportunities