Skills Trainer

Merakey•Eatontown, NJ

12h

About The Position

Waters & Sims, a member of the Merakey family of companies, is seeking a full-time Skills Trainer for its Supported Employment Services team in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The position supports students with disabilities as they prepare for future employment and greater independence. Working with DVR counselors, schools, families, employers, and the Program Coordinator, the Skills Trainer helps students identify realistic employment goals, develop transferable skills, and access meaningful community learning opportunities. The Skills Trainer provides structured, individualized instruction in five areas: job exploration, work-based learning experiences, post-secondary education counseling, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy. The role also includes intakes and assessments, support with Individualized Plans for Employment, connecting students with resources, and maintaining detailed service records and reports. The schedule is 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Compensation is $22.12 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement. The position requires an average of 31 billable hours per week through direct service provision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, psychology, or a related field.
Active driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence for working with employers, students, parents, schools, and other systems.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage training modules, service delivery, and documentation.
Flexibility to adapt to changing workplace conditions, service logistics, and procedural updates.
Ability to develop student-aligned goals, manage employment logistics, and coordinate interactions among multiple stakeholders.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in case management, including maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
Strong crisis-management and problem-solving skills, including the ability to anticipate and address challenges at student or internship sites.

Responsibilities

Complete NJ Pre-Service training and professional development, including Boggs Center and CDS training, as scheduled.
Complete required new-hire training within 60 days of hire and additional training as requested by management.
Support each student’s Individualized Plan for Employment process in collaboration with DVR and school personnel, helping identify appropriate and realistic employment goals.
Conduct intakes and assessments for assigned students to determine service needs and readiness.
Deliver the five required Pre-Employment Transition Services components: job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary education options, workplace readiness training, and self-advocacy instruction.
Help students access resources and services that support employment success, such as technology, clothing, and tutoring.
Create and maintain a daily calendar that prioritizes consumer services and reflects caseload needs, appointments, and agency expectations.
Maintain an average of 31 billable hours per week through direct service provision.
Collaborate with the Program Coordinator on caseload management and service quality.
Communicate regularly and professionally with DVR counselors, school representatives, employers, and families.
Complete daily documentation in SETWorks, including progress notes and relevant service details.
Submit timely and accurate Monthly Activity Reports required by funders when each student’s authorized hours are completed.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options.
DailyPay access to earned pay.
On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
Care.com access for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling and legal and financial resources through the Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle services.
Free personal and professional development courses through Pryor Online Learning.
Mileage reimbursement.