Skills Trainer

At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Skills Trainer to join our team in Middlesex County, NJ, supporting students with disabilities as they prepare for future employment. The role requires strong organization, compassionate communication, flexibility, and a deep commitment to empowering students on their path toward independence and competitive employment.

About the role

The Skills Trainer plays a key role in delivering structured, individualized instruction across five core areas: job exploration, work-based learning experiences, post-secondary education counseling, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy training. Through consistent service delivery, detailed documentation, and professional collaboration, the Skills Trainer ensures that students receive high-quality transition support while meeting program standards and billable expectations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence when collaborating with employers, students, families, DVR counselors, and school personnel.
• Apply exceptional organizational and time-management abilities to manage training schedules, service delivery, documentation, and caseload priorities.
• Utilize proficiency in Microsoft Office, email communication, virtual meeting platforms, and team-based coordination tools to support daily operations.
• Adapt effectively to changing workplace conditions, service logistics, and procedural updates.
• Develop individualized, student-aligned employment goals and coordinate communication across multiple stakeholders.
• Conduct intakes and assessments to determine student readiness and service needs.
• Deliver all five required Pre-ETS components: Job Exploration Counseling, Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLE), Postsecondary Counseling, Workplace Readiness, and Self-Advocacy instruction.
• Support students in accessing essential employment-related resources such as technology, clothing, and tutoring.
• Maintain accurate daily documentation in SETWorks, manage a structured service calendar, and meet the expectation of 31 weekly billable hours.
• Collaborate with Program Coordinators and external partners while completing Monthly Activity Reports and ensuring compliance with funder and agency requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, psychology (required).
• Reliable vehicle and valid driving license (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (required).
• Case management experience and proper documentation experience (preferred).
• Crisis-management and problem-solving skills to anticipate and address internship site or student challenges proactively (preferred).
• Must live and be willing to travel within Middlesex County, NJ.

Pay

$22.12 per hour + mileage reimbursement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan with 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 to 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.