Merakey
Skills Trainer #105635
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift - no week-ends
Work Schedule: 8am-4:30pm
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking a
Skills Trainer
PreETS Paid Internship Grant
to join our team in
Ocean County, NJ.
Earn: $20.91/hour.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in human services, education, psychology
Responsibilities Training & Paid Internship Coordination
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
Employer & Community Outreach
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
Stakeholder Coordination
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
Documentation & Compliance
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
Program Administration
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
Skills
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
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey 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 across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Equal Opportunity Employer Merakey is proud to be 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. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
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Position Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift - no week-ends
Work Schedule: 8am-4:30pm
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking a
Skills Trainer
PreETS Paid Internship Grant
to join our team in
Ocean County, NJ.
Earn: $20.91/hour.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in human services, education, psychology
Responsibilities Training & Paid Internship Coordination
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
Employer & Community Outreach
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
Stakeholder Coordination
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
Documentation & Compliance
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
Program Administration
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
Skills
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
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey 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 across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Equal Opportunity Employer Merakey is proud to be 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. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
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