Vocational Exploration Trainer – Millville, NJ

Shift: Part-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Join Our Team – Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges? Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving lives!

About Us and Our Program:

Easterseals, a national nonprofit, has supported individuals with disabilities for over 50 years. Its Extended Employment program helps individuals develop work-readiness skills, preparing them for employment in the community at real job sites—while earning a paycheck.

What You’ll Do:

The Vocational Exploration Trainer will collaborate with internal teams to provide a variety of effective one-to-one, hands-on skills training techniques to program participants for the purpose of preparing participants for community employment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assists in developing vocational skills and workplace behaviors to groups and individuals that support participants in acquiring and maintaining successful community employment.
• Leads by example to model positive and appropriate work behaviors, and positive work ethics.
• Implements interventions to overcome barriers that may prevent individuals from reaching their employment goals.
• Collaborates with the rehabilitation team to achieve goals, customer standards and deadlines.
• Applies assistive technology to increase quality and personal output for a more consistent/positive outcome.
• Ensures a supportive and encouraging environment for participants’ job expectations and accountabilities used in the workplace.

Who You Are:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred. Requirements: Possess a valid driver’s license & acceptable driving record.

Skills: Must have a flexible attitude, strong listening and communication skills, basic math ability, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid Coverage – Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings – 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy-Back options
• Convenience & Support – Direct Deposit, Payroll Cards, and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program, Referral Bonuses, and a Recognition Program
• Training & Development – Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.