Vocational Specialist - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Acenda, Inc.; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; 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 an Employment Specialist to join the PACT program in Gloucester County, NJ. You will provide intensive, home- and community-based support, guiding adults through mental health, legal, and social challenges alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes hands-on vocational training, advocacy, and collaboration with employers to promote independence and long-term recovery.

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.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals through meaningful work by providing 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.
• A key player on a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, delivering education, encouragement, and practical tools to help individuals succeed in their personalized 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, contributing to the program’s success and client progress.

Skills

Vocational assessment

Job coaching

Community-based support

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science

Tools

Driver's license

Insured vehicle

Job description

Employment Specialist

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Vocational Specialist Non Exempt Job Description Job Title: Employment Specialist $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! About Acenda Integrated Health Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview

Join Acenda’s PACT program and make a lasting impact in the lives of adults in Gloucester County. This role involves providing intensive, community-based support and advocacy to help persons navigate mental health, legal, and social challenges. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering services directly in the home and community. Ideal for compassionate professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Program Info

Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) provides comprehensive treatment to people with serious and persistent mental illness. People served by PACT receive individualized multidisciplinary services that include staffing available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week, and a staff Psychiatrist.

Key Responsibilities

• Empower individuals through meaningful work by providing 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.
• A key player on a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, delivering education, encouragement, and practical tools to help individuals succeed in their personalized 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, contributing to the program’s success and client progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science from an accredited institution
• Must have 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.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record

Additional Information

Starting Compensation: $19.23 per hour $1,000 Sign-on Bonus Bilingual-Spanish differential: $1.50/hourly

What we provide

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
• Mission-driven core
• Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp
• Generous time-off
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Year-end bonuses

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Department/Program

Program for Assertive Community Treatment - Glouc. (PACTG)

About Acenda

A career at Acenda is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a lasting impact within your community. #TeamAcenda's culture is based on compassion and care for each other, as well as the individuals and communities we care for. We're a passionate workforce striving to move lives forward and have fun along the way.