Benefits:

• Work mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Laptop and cell phone
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Position: Employment Counselor (NJCIE)
Status: Exempt
Location: Ocean and Monmouth Counties
Reports To: Director 2
Salary: $42,500/year + benefits + paid training

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dedicated Employment Counselor for the New Jersey Competitive Employment grant (NJCIE) to join our team. This position plays a critical role in supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving employment through guidance, skills development, and job placement. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping others succeed and thrive in a collaborative, community-focused environment.

Candidate must be willing to travel between Monmouth and Ocean counties as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Place consumers into employment.
• Recruit and conduct intake for potential program enrollment.
• Ensure the successful delivery of grant components and compliance with requirements.
• Facilitate soft skills workshops for consumers in an individual and group setting.
• Deliver services remotely and in person.
• Develop and maintain internship sites as part of the Supported Workplace Learning (SWL) component.
• Conduct business development to build employer partnerships.
• Represent the organization at Chamber events and job fairs.
• Accurately document all services provided daily in SETWorks.
• Offer intensive one-on- one on-site support to consumers at SWL sites.
• Complete and manage time sheets for consumers participating in SWL.
• Provide employment preparation and individualized job coaching.
• Participate in monthly meetings with the Lead Employment Counselor.
• Foster natural supports on the job and long-term employment support for each consumer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, psychology, or a related field.
• Relevant work experience may be substituted in place of educational requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with job development, coaching, and support strategies preferred.
• Experience with data entry and case documentation systems such as SETWorks is a plus.

BENEFITS:

• Flexible 40-hour workweek
• 20 days of PTO per year (accrual-based)
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance (after 90 days)
• Mileage reimbursement for all work-related travel
• Paid training and ongoing professional development (including College of Direct Support & Boggs Center Training)
• Laptop and cell phone provided
• Referral bonuses
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture