Training Specialist - Toms River, NJ

Employment Training Specialist

Location:

Toms River, New Jersey, United States

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Shift: 1st Shift - no week‑ends

Work Schedule:

M-F 8:30‑4 or 9‑5

• 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.

• 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

• 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

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
• Daily Pay – access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well‑being platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources
• Access  for backup childcare, elder care, and household services
• Confidential counseling,…