EDUCATION SPECIALIST / JOB COACH

About the role

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for BOTH 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture. Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. Job Title: Education Specialist; Program: Supported Education/Career Services; Location: Office 725 Airport Road, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701; Position Type: Full Time.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely and effective advocacy, consultation, service coordination, evaluation, written reports, and phone contact to community resources and related professionals as required by PBHG standards and consumer needs.
• Assists program participants with academic skills, communications skills, interpersonal skills and ethics.
• Effectively use outreach to engage clients into the program.
• Demonstrates ability to independently engage program participants and provide appropriate program support.
• Provide academic coordination with or on behalf of program participants by consulting with school personnel, funding resources and treatment teams to help with balancing mental health needs with academic demands.

Skills

• Sees the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences in people; contributes to an environment of learning about, valuing, encouraging, and supporting differences.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, including the ability to collaborate, build relationships, and contribute to a positive team dynamic.
• Adapts to changing program needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and takes initiative to achieve results; makes the best use of available time and resources.
• Ability to effectively convey information, ideas, facts and instructions both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree in Human Services field preferred; or AA with 2 years relevant experience or HS Diploma or equivalent with five years experience.
• Driver's License in good standing

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Long Term