Employment Specialist/Job Coach

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is seeking a Direct Care professional to provide comprehensive employment services to individuals living with serious mental illness from IBHS Burlington - Delaware House in Westampton, NJ. This full-time role focuses on intake, assessments, job-readiness training, and career development while coordinating with case managers and community partners.

The position requires a flexible schedule, valid driver's license, and a commitment to helping clients achieve

Qualifications

• High School/GED plus related experience or an AA/Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with similar client/consumer populations is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and to perform basic data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive employment services to individuals living with serious mental illness.
• Conduct intake and vocational assessments for consumers.
• Deliver job-readiness and job-search skill training.
• Assist with job development and career exploration.
• Complete the Individual Plan for Employment for each consumer.
• Offer soft-skills training such as resume writing and interview preparation.
• Coordinate with community employers and arrange transportation for meetings as needed.
• Maintain accurate consumer records and monitor placement outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Organization

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Affinitive Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance.

To learn more about the agency, please visit our website at: www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org. For frequently asked questions, please click here: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/careers/frequently-asked-questions/

Req Number

DIR-26-00091

Location

IBHS Burlington - Delaware House (Westampton, NJ)

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Number of Openings

1

Category

Direct Care - Professionals / Paraprofessionals

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides comprehensive employment services to individuals living with serious mental illness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete comprehensive intake and vocational assessments for consumers.
• Provide job-readiness and job-search skill training.
• Assist consumer with job development and career exploration.
• Complete the Individual Plan for Employment (treatment plan) with the consumer.
• Provide soft-skills training (e.g., resume construction, interview skills, communication skills).
• Establish relationships with community employers and provide support as needed.
• Maintain a caseload and provide support services, including regular meetings and assistance with benefits planning.
• Interface with in-house staff and outside agencies (case managers, therapists, doctors, DVR, etc.) to coordinate vocational support.
• Establish relationships with community colleges to assist with educational planning
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date consumer records.
• Evaluate placement effectiveness and job satisfaction, recommending changes when appropriate.
• Provide transportation for regular meetings and job interviews as needed.
• Meet all program service-production requirements.

OTHER DUTIES:

As assigned.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School/GED + 5 years of related work experience; OR AA degree + 2 years of related life experience; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with similar client/consumer population preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule may be required.
• Basic data entry and ability to develop online resources may be required.
• Experience with similar client/consumer population preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule may be required.
• Basic data entry and ability to develop online resources may be required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to interface with business community
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED

Valid Driver's license required.

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Weekly Work Hours

40

Proposed Salary

$40,000/annually

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM

This position is currently accepting applications.