Work Readiness Trainer - Mantua, NJ

Merakey
$22/hour The Work Readiness Trainer supports students with disabilities (ages 14-21) as they prepare for and complete a 150hour paid internship through New Jersey's PreETS Paid Internship Program
tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
United States, New Jersey, Mantua
Jan 16, 2026
Back Work Readiness Trainer #106360 Multiple Locations Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Position Type Full-Time Shift 1st Shift - no week-ends Work Schedule 8am-4:30pm Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree in human services, education, psychology Description Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey/Water & Sims, we put our heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Work Readiness Trainer to join our team in Mercer County, NJ. Earn: $22/hour The Work Readiness Trainer supports students with disabilities (ages 14-21) as they prepare for and complete a 150hour paid internship through New Jersey's PreETS Paid Internship Program. You will deliver workreadiness training, coordinate internship placements, and manage all onboarding and administrative steps to ensure students have a successful experience. Responsibilities: Provide workreadiness, selfadvocacy, and jobexploration training. Assist with working papers, payroll setup, stipends, and other preemployment tasks. Recruit and maintain employer partners for paid internship placements. Support students during their internships and address workplace concerns. Communicate regularly with students, families, schools, DVR counselors, and employers. Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with NJ DVRS grant requirements. Skills: Experience in workforce development, education, youth services, or related fields (preferred). Strong communication and relationshipbuilding skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders. Familiarity with onboarding processes (tax forms, payroll setup) is helpful. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual communication tools. Organized, flexible, and committed to supporting student success. Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: 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. Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits 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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!