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. This full-time role focuses on intake assessments, job-readiness training, and developing employment plans with clients.

You will coordinate with community partners to place clients, teach soft skills, and sustain ongoing support. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School/GED with 5+ years of related work experience or AA with 2+ years of 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 with the consumer.
• Provide soft-skills training (resume construction, interview skills, communication skills).
• Establish relationships with community employers and provide support as needed.
• Maintain a caseload and provide support services, including benefits planning.
• Coordinate vocational support with case managers, therapists, and DVR.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA degree in related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

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 Aff

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.