Merakey · 1 month ago
Skills Trainer
Toms River, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.91/hr - $20.91/hrMerakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. They are seeking a Skills Trainer to support transition-age students with disabilities by delivering structured work readiness training and coordinating internship placements.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Deliver six weeks of structured training around the internship:
3 weeks pre-internship (workplace readiness, self-advocacy, job exploration)
Post-internship wrap-up phase to reflect on experience and plan next steps
Coordinate all aspects of internship placement:
Recruit and confirm 150-hour paid internship sites aligned with career interests
Arrange essential employment logistics: working papers, payroll account setup, stipend coordination
Facilitate smooth transitions into and out of internships including site changes as needed
Provide support during work-based learning experiences and manage students in integrated employer settings
Develop relationships with community businesses to serve as paid internship sites
Promote the Pre-ETS Paid Internship model among employers, DVR counselors, school staff, and families
Represent the program at outreach events, ensuring employer satisfaction and ongoing engagement
Serve as liaison among students, parents, schools, DVR counselors, employers, and internal program staff
Communicate internship progress, needs, and outcomes to all relevant parties
Address and de-escalate concerns involving student performance, workplace fit, or behavioral issues
Complete daily intake logs, activity notes, and internship progress in SETWorks
Submit Monthly Activity Reports reflecting billable hours, stipend payments, and service completion
Maintain attendance, payroll documentation, and compliance records as required by NJ DVRS grant standards
Support program sustainability goals: track outcomes and contribute to growth planning
Participate in team meetings and training opportunities facilitated by Boggs Center or CDS
Perform additional duties as needed within the scope of the grant
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of Pre ETS components, NJ DVRS Paid Internship objectives, and student eligibility criteria
Strong ability to develop student-aligned internship placements, manage employment logistics, and coordinate multifaceted stakeholder interactions
Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to navigate employers, students, parents, schools, and systems
Exceptional organizational and time-management capabilities to manage training modules, internships, and documentation seamlessly
Familiarity with employment onboarding processes including tax paperwork, payroll setup, and benefit explanations
Proficient in SETWorks, Microsoft Office, email, virtual communication platforms, and team-based coordination tools
Flexibility to adapt to changing workplace conditions, internship logistics, and procedural updates
Crisis-management and problem-solving skills to anticipate and address internship site or student challenges proactively
Commitment to inclusive, strengths-based coaching, and supporting transitions into competitive integrated employment
Benefits
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.
Company
Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit organization that provides behavioral and mental retardation education services.
Founded in 1969
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
NJ Human Services
2024-09-04Grant· $0.24M
Leadership Team
Adam Levandoski
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