Employment Counselor

Employment Counselor Location: Middlesex County, NJ Salary: $22.12 per hour + benefits Hours: 7 days a week, 40 hours per week (flexibility needed) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, or psychology preferred High school diploma plus 2 years’ experience in human services or education, required Valid driver’s license Bilingual or Spanish is a plus Able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs Able to stand for a period of time Flexible schedule to work nights and weekends if needed Responsibilities Conduct vocational assessments and develop individualized employment plans for DVRS/DDD consumers Identify employment barriers and create strategies to address them Build relationships with employers, match consumers to suitable jobs, and educate businesses on DVRS/DDD programs Provide on‑site job coaching, teach workplace skills, implement accommodations, and offer follow‑along support Maintain accurate documentation in SETWORKS, complete billing and reports, and collaborate with families and natural supports Provide travel training, assist with route planning, and support community navigation Communicate regularly with DVRS counselors, employers, families, and attend required team meetings Complete administrative tasks including submitting calendars/timecards, tracking mileage, meeting billable hour requirements, and attending mandatory trainings 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. About Merakey Merakey is a non‑profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states each year. Equal Opportunity Employer Merakey strictly follows a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is 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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merakey