Work Readiness Coordinator

Work Readiness Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location

Cedar Knolls, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$20.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Day

Description

Employment Horizons is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting people with barriers to employment in achieving their individual vocational objectives and establishing self-sufficiency in the community.

Position Overview : We are looking for a creative, organized, and people-focusedWork Readiness Coordinatorto join our team! In this role, you’ll help individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment build essential job skills through engaging group instruction and one-on-one coaching. You’ll also collaborate with coworkers across departments to make sure our participants are growing, learning, and feeling confident as they prepare for meaningful community employment. If you love to teach, connect, and create and believe that learning can (and should!) be hands-on and fun, this might be your perfect job.

Schedule : Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 00 PM

Key Responsibilities :

Conduct intake interviews to assess participant eligibility and level of work readiness

Design, schedule, and deliver fun, hands-on training sessions on workplace skills

Work with a caseload of participants to support their job readiness and growth

Provide one-on-one coaching to help participants build work habits, soft skills, and confidence

Coach coworkers who assist with training to ensure engaging, consistent delivery

Review and revise training content based on feedback and participant progress

Track and document participant progress in both instruction and case management

Contribute to individualized planning and program development

Help create a culture of learning, creativity, and success for all participants

Benefits : Employment Horizons values its team and offers a competitive benefits package, including :

Generous paid time off : 15 holidays, 18 vacation days, and 10 sick days

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Education Assistance Program : Up to $9,000 per year in tuition assistance

401(k) plan with a 3% company match

A fun, collaborative team environment where your work truly makes a difference

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, psychology, or related field

2+ years of experience working with individuals with disabilities

Experience facilitating groups, coaching, or teaching

Strong communication (written and verbal) and collaboration skills

Excellent multi-tasking, organization, and time management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

First Aid / CPR certification or willingness to obtain

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in job readiness instruction, curriculum development, or adult education

Familiarity with employment services or disability supports

Experience with case management or person-centered planning

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Physical Demands & Work Environment : The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use their hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Employment Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.