Skills Trainer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, psychology a must
• Reliable vehicle + Valid Driving License a must
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office a must
• 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

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.