Workforce Development Trainer

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 Workforce Development Trainer to join our team in Ocean County, NJ
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Earn: $22.12/Hour

The Workforce Development Trainer supports students with disabilities (ages 14–21) as they prepare for and complete a 150‑hour paid internship. This role delivers work‑readiness training, secures internship sites, and manages all onboarding and administrative steps required by the NJ Pre‑ETS Paid Internship Program.

• Provide work‑readiness and self‑advocacy training to students.
• Coordinate all internship logistics, including working papers, payroll setup, and stipends.
• Recruit and maintain employer partners for paid internship placements.
• Support students during their internships and address site‑related concerns.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, schools, DVR, and employers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with grant requirements.

• Knowledge of Pre‑ETS services or youth workforce development (preferred).
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Experience with onboarding processes (tax forms, payroll) is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
• Organized, flexible, and committed to supporting student success.

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.
• Daily Pay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well‑being platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources.
• Access  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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

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 across 12 states throughout the country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, psychology