Workforce Readiness Instructor - Pathways to Recovery

Are you searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and make an impact? Join Integrity House, New Jersey’s oldest active nonprofit provider of compassionate care for individuals and families experiencing addiction and mental health conditions. We’ve been a trusted source in our field since our founding in 1968, and our goal has remained constant: to provide our clients with comprehensive, whole-person care options under one unified system of care. Integrity House operates 16 licensed treatment programs across New Jersey as well as community outreach and prevention programs, and serves over 3,000 individuals every year.

We are excited to announce our Workforce Readiness Instructor opening in Newark, NJ! The Workforce Readiness Instructor is responsible for delivering structured workforce readiness training to participants enrolled in the Pathways to Recovery Program. The Instructor facilitates workforce development cohorts focused on employability skills, career exploration, digital literacy, financial literacy, workplace professionalism, communication, interview preparation, resume development, and job retention strategies. The Workforce Readiness Instructor works collaboratively with the Program Manager, Employment Specialist, Case Managers, and community partners to prepare participants impacted by substance use disorder and other barriers for successful employment and long-term retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured workforce readiness cohorts utilizing the approved Pathways to Recovery curriculum.
• Deliver instruction on communication, professionalism, teamwork, conflict resolution, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Provide training in digital literacy, financial literacy, job search strategies, and career exploration.
• Assist participants with resume development, cover letter writing, employment applications, and interview preparation.
• Conduct mock interviews and individualized coaching.
• Collaborate with Case Managers and Employment Specialists to support participant employment goals.
• Track attendance, engagement, and participant progress.
• Document services and participant outcomes in agency systems.
• Participate in hiring events, outreach activities, and workforce initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, agency standards, and grant requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Workforce Development, Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Business Administration, Adult Education, or related field required.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience.
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License required.

Schedule: This is a part-time position. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9am-5pm

Why Work for Integrity?

We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. We believe that workplace diversity and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success and provides you with the best co-workers you could ask for. Our employee benefits play an important role in making Integrity a great place to work.

Our Exceptional *Full-Time* Benefits Package Includes:

• Low Cost and Generous Medical and Prescription Coverage (ask us for our benefits summary, we are proud of it!)
• Employer Paid Dental
• Employer Paid Vision
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account
• Generous Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Time
• 403(b) Plan with a Dollar for Dollar Match up to 3% of Compensation
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $4,000 annual
• Recognition Rewards
• Professional Development Assistance

Who We Are?

Since 1968, Integrity House has provided comprehensive and compassionate addiction treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders. Integrity is accredited from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, at its highest level, Integrity House is recognized statewide as a treatment leader. Integrity House is committed to best practice and has expanded its program and services throughout the years to remain a practical resource for those who need help. We currently offer inpatient, residential, and outpatient, levels of addiction treatment, including medication-assisted treatment; treatment for co-occurring disorders; outpatient mental health services; recovery programs; education and workforce readiness opportunities; and supportive housing.

Apply today! Be part of an amazing interdisciplinary team committed to rebuilding lives, families and communities.

Integrity is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Integrity House openly supports and fully commits to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay: $27.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• workforce readiness, employment coach: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• NJ Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person