Skills Trainer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, or psychology is required.
• Reliable vehicle and valid driving license required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Case management experience and proper documentation preferred.
• Crisis‑management and problem‑solving skills to anticipate and address internship site or student challenges proactively preferred.

$22.12 per hour plus mileage reimbursement.

Monmouth County, NJ. Must live and be willing to travel within the county.

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence when collaborating with employers, students, families, DVR counselors, and school personnel.
• Apply exceptional organizational and time‑management abilities to manage training schedules, service delivery, documentation, and caseload priorities.
• Utilize proficiency in Microsoft Office, email communication, virtual meeting platforms, and team‑based coordination tools to support daily operations.
• Adapt effectively to changing workplace conditions, service logistics, and procedural updates.
• Develop individualized, student‑aligned employment goals and coordinate communication across multiple stakeholders.
• Conduct intakes and assessments to determine student readiness and service needs.
• Deliver all five required Pre‑ETS components, including Job Exploration Counseling, WBLE, Postsecondary Counseling, Workplace Readiness, and Self‑Advocacy instruction.
• Support students in accessing essential employment‑related resources such as technology, clothing, and tutoring.
• Maintain accurate daily documentation in SETWorks, manage a structured service calendar, and meet the expectation of 31 weekly billable hours.
• Collaborate with Program Coordinators and external partners while completing Monthly Activity Reports and ensuring compliance with funder and agency requirements.

• 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.
• Daily Pay – access your pay when you need it.
• Access to the Goga well‑being platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources.
• Access  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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

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 across 12 states each year.

Merakey strictly follows a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is a proud 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. We encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Veterans are welcome to apply.