Employment Specialist/Job Coach

About the Organization Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Affinitive Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance. To learn more about the agency, please visit our website at: For frequently asked questions, please click here: Req Number

DIR-26-00091

Location IBHS Burlington - Delaware House (Westampton, NJ) Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Number of Openings 1 Category Direct Care - Professionals / Paraprofessionals Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides comprehensive employment services to individuals living with serious mental illness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Complete comprehensive intake and vocational assessments for consumers. Provide job-readiness and job-search skill training. Assist consumer with job development and career exploration. Complete the Individual Plan for Employment (treatment plan) with the consumer. Provide soft-skills training (e.g., resume construction, interview skills, communication skills). Establish relationships with community employers and provide support as needed. Maintain a caseload and provide support services, including regular meetings and assistance with benefits planning. Interface with in-house staff and outside agencies (case managers, therapists, doctors, DVR, etc.) to coordinate vocational support. Establish relationships with community colleges to assist with educational planning Maintain accurate and up-to-date consumer records. Evaluate placement effectiveness and job satisfaction, recommending changes when appropriate. Provide transportation for regular meetings and job interviews as needed. Meet all program service-production requirements.

OTHER DUTIES:

As assigned. Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School/GED + 5 years of related work experience; OR AA degree + 2 years of related life experience; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience with similar client/consumer population preferred. Ability to work a flexible schedule may be required. Basic data entry and ability to develop online resources may be required. Experience with similar client/consumer population preferred. Ability to work a flexible schedule may be required. Basic data entry and ability to develop online resources may be required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to interface with business community Excellent verbal and written communication skills

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED

Valid Driver's license required. Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Weekly Work Hours 40 Proposed Salary $40,000/annually Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton