Employment Specialist – Pathways to Recovery

Integrity House; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical and prescription

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D

Long term disability

Health Reimbursement Account

Generous vacation, sick, personal, and

Holiday time

403(b) plan with employer match

Employee assistance program

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Integrity House, New Jersey’s oldest active nonprofit provider of compassionate care for addiction and mental health, is hiring an Employment Specialist – Pathways to Recovery in Newark, NJ. You will support participants in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment through coaching, employer engagement, and collaboration with workforce partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of workforce development or job placement experience, plus a valid NJ driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Business Administration, Workforce Development, Counseling, Rehabilitation Services, or related field required.
• Minimum two years of workforce development, employment services, recruitment, or job placement experience.
• Valid NJ Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit employers to participate in hiring events, informational sessions, job fairs, and workforce development activities.
• Conduct participant employment assessments and assist with career pathway exploration.
• Assist participants with job search activities, resumes, cover letters, and interview preparation.
• Coordinate interviews between participants and employers.
• Identify employment opportunities aligned with participant skills, interests, and IEPs.
• Support participants in securing unsubsidized employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with Workforce Readiness Instructors to reinforce job readiness skills.
• Coordinate referrals to occupational training opportunities including CPRS, OSHA, SORA, Home Health Aide, ServSafe, HVAC, Welding, and other approved training programs.
• Conduct participant follow-up at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8, and 12 following employment placement to support retention and address barriers to success.
• Provide individualized job coaching, mentoring, and workplace problem-solving support.
• Assist participants in developing workplace success plans and retention strategies.
• Coordinate with One-Stop Career Centers and Workforce Development Boards to maximize employment opportunities.
• Track participant employment outcomes, wages, retention milestones, and employer feedback.
• Maintain accurate documentation and enter required data into agency and grant management systems
• Participate in community outreach, networking events, and workforce development initiatives.
• Prepare monthly performance reports and assist with grant reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with NJDOL, WIOA, HIPAA, and agency requirements.

Skills

Career coaching

Employer engagement

Job placement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Title: Employment Specialist – Pathways to Recovery

Posting Date: July 29, 2026

Location: Integrity House - Morris Plains

Are you searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and make an impact? Join Integrity House, New Jersey’s oldest active nonprofit provider of compassionate care for individuals and families experiencing addiction and mental health conditions. We’ve been a trusted source in our field since our founding in 1968, and our goal has remained constant: to provide our clients with comprehensive, whole-person care options under one unified system of care. Integrity House operates 16 licensed treatment programs across New Jersey as well as community outreach and prevention programs, and serves over 3,000 individuals every year.

We are excited to announce our Employment Specialist opening in Newark, NJ!
Employment Specialist is responsible for assisting participants with obtaining and maintaining competitive employment through job placement, employer engagement, career coaching, workforce partnerships, and retention services.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit employers to participate in hiring events, informational sessions, job fairs, and workforce development activities.
• Conduct participant employment assessments and assist with career pathway exploration.
• Assist participants with job search activities, employment applications, resumes, cover letters, and interview preparation.
• Coordinate interviews between participants and employers.
• Identify employment opportunities aligned with participant skills, interests, and
  Individualized Employment Plans (IEPs).
• Support participants in securing unsubsidized employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with Workforce Readiness Instructors to reinforce job readiness skills.
• Coordinate referrals to occupational training opportunities including CPRS, OSHA, SORA, Home Health Aide, ServSafe, HVAC, Welding, and other approved training programs.
• Conduct participant follow-up at Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8, and 12 following employment placement to support retention and address barriers to success.
• Provide individualized job coaching, mentoring, and workplace problem-solving support.
• Assist participants in developing workplace success plans and retention strategies.
• Coordinate with One-Stop Career Centers and Workforce Development Boards to maximize employment opportunities.
• Track participant employment outcomes, wages, retention milestones, and employer feedback.
• Maintain accurate documentation and enter required data into agency and grant
  management systems
• Participate in community outreach, networking events, and workforce development initiatives.
• Prepare monthly performance reports and assist with grant reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with NJDOL, WIOA, HIPAA, and agency requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Business Administration, Workforce Development, Counseling, Rehabilitation Services, or related field required.
• Minimum two years of workforce development, employment services, recruitment, or job placement experience.
• Valid NJ Driver’s License required.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. The employee is generally expected to work Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. However, flexibility is required to accommodate participant schedules, employer meetings, recruitment events, community outreach activities, workforce readiness cohorts, and other program operations. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

$50,000 Annually

Our Exceptional Benefits Package Includes

• Low Cost and Generous Medical and Prescription Coverage (ask us for our benefits summary, we are proud of it!)
• Employer Paid Vision
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account
• Generous Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Time
• 403(b) Plan with a Dollar for Dollar Match up to 3% of Compensation
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $4,000 annual
• Recognition Rewards
• Professional Development Assistance

Why Work for Integrity?

We believe that work is more than a place you go every day.It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.We believe that workplace diversity and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company’s success and provides you with the best co‑workers you could ask for.Our employee benefits play an important role in making Integrity a great place to work.

Our Exceptional Benefits Package Includes

• Low Cost and Generous Medical and Prescription Coverage (ask us for our benefits summary, we are proud of it!)
• Employer Paid Vision
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account
• Generous Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Time
• 403(b) Plan with a Dollar for Dollar Match up to 3% of Compensation
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $4,000 annual
• Recognition Rewards
• Professional Development Assistance

Who We Are

Integrity House is New Jersey’s oldest provider of comprehensive substance use and mental health services. We’ve been a trusted source in our field since our founding in 1968, and our goal has remained constant: to help individuals and families experiencing addiction and mental health conditions measurably improve their health and overall quality of life

Integrity House operates a broad network of services that includes a full suite of treatment options for substance use disorder; mental health services; gambling addiction services; physical health services; education and employment readiness support; care coordination; creative arts therapy; supportive housing; recovery programs; and community outreach services. Integrity is accredited from by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, at its highest level, and was voted one of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers. Annually, Integrity House serves over 7,000 New Jersey residents through its treatment and outreach programs.

Integrity is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.Integrity House openly supports and fully commits to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.