PACT Vocational Coach — Community-Based Employment Support

AC001 Acenda, Inc.; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, Vision and Dental coverage

401(k) with employer match

Generous time-off

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

Acenda Integrated Health is seeking a Vocational Specialist to join the PACT program in Gloucester County. You will provide intensive, community-based support and advocacy to help adults navigate mental health, legal, and social challenges, delivering services in home and community settings as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes hands-on vocational training, job coaching, and collaboration with employers to create long-term recovery and community integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of experience in vocational assessment, job preparation, or individualized job placement and/or job coaching with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals through hands‑on vocational training and employment opportunities that support long-term recovery and full community integration.
• Serve as a dedicated job coach, offering consistent, on-the-ground support to participants while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with employers.
• Be a key player on a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, delivering education, encouragement, and practical tools to help individuals succeed in their wellness journeys.
• Meet clients where they are—in the community—guiding them through essential services, healthcare appointments, and daily living challenges to promote independence and stability.
• Ensure accountability and quality care by completing all documentation accurately and within required timeframes.

Skills

Vocational assessment

Job coaching

Transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science

Job description

Acenda Integrated Health is seeking a Vocational Specialist to join the PACT program in Gloucester County. You will provide intensive, community-based support and advocacy to help adults navigate mental health, legal, and social challenges, delivering services in home and community settings as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes hands-on vocational training, job coaching, and collaboration with employers to create long-term recovery and community integration.