Employment Counselor

At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking an Employment Counselor to join our team in Ocean County, NJ.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, 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
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30lbs
• Must be able to stand for a period of time

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

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Occasional evenings and weekends required

Pay

$22.12/hour

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 provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.