Employment Training Specialist - Toms River, NJ

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Full-Time

1st Shift - no week-ends

M-F 8:30-4 or 9-5

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Valid driver's license in good standing and reliable vehicle
• Must reside in Southern Jersey ( Atlantic, Camden, Gloucester or Burlington county)

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey/Waters & Sims, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking an Employment Training Specialist to join our team!

Earn: $22.12/Hour + Benefits

Work: M-F 8:30am-4:00pm or 9am-5pm

Waters & Sims have been providing Supported Employment services to consumers with disabilities throughout New Jersey since 1996. We are currently looking to add to our dynamic team for the Innovative & Expansion grant in the Southern & Central Region.

Joining Waters & Sims Employment Services Inc. means more than just finding a job - it's a chance to apply your education, passion, and personal style to coach individuals with disabilities toward their career goals. Be part of our inclusive team committed to equal opportunity at every level.

Skills:

-Must be tech savvy and willing to utilize virtual meeting platforms. EHR's, Teams, Outlook and other technology related to the job role. Should have base knowledge of resume creation and AI utilization.
-Experience with working with individuals with disabilities
-Excellent communication skills.
-Excellent customer service skills with the ability to provide community and employer outreach.
-Ability to work independently.
-Ability to establish positive, collaborative relationships with consumers, employers, referral sources.
-Ability to exercise good judgment and persevere through unexpected challenges.
-Have a strong commitment to inclusion.
-Have strong time management and organizational skills.

Essential Duties & Job Responsibilities:

* Work in the community with potential employers and adults with disabilities to match them up with desired employment opportunities.
* Networking with and providing Disability Awareness Trainings to local businesses will lead to developing new job opportunities for all.
* Efficiently manage a caseload of consumers in order to maximize employment outcomes and long-term success for the client and employers.
* Ability to provide effective workshop development and training to enrolled consumers.
* Give each client employment support that matches their goals and abilities.
* Assist the consumers with creating a resume, applying for jobs, and practicing interviews.
* Provide counseling and workshops regarding social norms on the job, appropriately handling workplace conflict, and taking constructive criticism.
* Network and outreach to potential employers to assess their labor needs and develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
* Identify employers and assist as needed, by conducting disability awareness training and technical assistance workshops for employers on disability awareness and workforce diversity.
* Develop Internship sites as directed.
* Effectively communicate with DVRS counselors, consumers, and potential employers in order to provide quality services.
* Maintain accurate and detailed records in compliance with accreditation and referral sources.
* Complete logs in SETworks daily.
* Complete timely monthly reports for each consumer as required.
* Model professional workplace behavior.
* Participate in the planning and delivery of job fairs and Disability Employment Awareness Month activities.
* Participate in team meetings as needed.
* Participate in continuing education credits in order to be current with best practices.

Do you have passion and a strong work ethic?

Join our team and receive comprehensive training as we help individuals of all abilities achieve their vocational dreams. Are you our next Employment Training Specialist?

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.

• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!