Skills Trainer

Who We Are 

Join a Team That’s Making a Difference for Thousands of Families Across New Jersey! 

At the Family Resource Network (FRN), we’re committed to improving the lives of individuals living with epilepsy, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and chronic illnesses. With over 30 programs and services, we’ve impacted the health and happiness of thousands of families for over five decades. But our impact doesn’t stop there—our community events, like the “Walk for the ONE” 5k walk/run and the Autism Beach Bash, bring even more people together in support of our mission.  

As part of FRN, you’ll be joining a statewide organization that serves over 3,500 through direct service and 80,000 individuals through training and education annually. FRN’s core service areas include: providing community-based programs that meet the evolving needs of individuals and families across New Jersey.  

At FRN, our values-driven culture is what sets us apart. We are deeply committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard, and every contribution matters. Our focus on respect, integrity, and teamwork allows us to create meaningful change for the individuals and families we serve, while ensuring that each team member thrives in a supportive, collaborative workplace.  

If you have a genuine passion for helping others and are eager to contribute to meaningful change, we invite you to bring your enthusiasm and lend your talents to advancing our mission. 

The Internship to Career (I2C) program offers meaningful, integrated work-based learning experiences to pre-employment transition students ages 14-21. Through work readiness skills training, resource sharing, one-on-one job exploration counseling, and internships, participants will gain the confidence and experience necessary to succeed in their career path of choice.

This is a remote position that requires some travel within the following counties as applicable: Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset, and Union.

 Job Duties:

• Maintain an active caseload of participants, ensuring at least two contacts per month.
• Conduct virtual and in-person intake assessments for Internship to Career (I2C) program referrals dependent on the expressed needs of participants and their families.
• Document progress notes in Foothold for pre-employment transition services (pre-ETS).
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant communication and documentation of program interactions.
• Prepare detailed employment plans based on participant goals and support needs.
• Communicate via phone call, text, email, telehealth platform, and in-person interaction with participants, families, and school officials on a consistent, recurring basis.
• Design and lead pre- and post-internship workshops to prepare students for the workplace.
• Offer job exploration counseling and assessments to determine career paths and internship opportunities aligned with participant skills and interests.
• Provide workplace readiness training including but not limited to interview preparation and creation of relevant application materials such as a professional resume.
• Establish ongoing partnerships with local businesses and organizations by determining the most effective method(s) of outreach including but not limited to phone calls, emails, virtual (Zoom) meetings, and in-person visits to potential sites of interest.
• Visit internship locations with participants for worksite tours.
• Review employment verification documentation and timesheets for student interns.
• Educate and support participants in regard to existing transportation options and mileage reimbursement processes.
• Refer participants to additional supports as needed, including benefits counseling, Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), supportive housing, guardianship, support coordination, and paratransit options.
• Serve as a point of contact for internship supervisors and complete regular check-ins to ensure the work experience is beneficial to both the participant and the employer.
• Promote services for transition-aged youth with disabilities through school and organization outreach, presentations, social media, and other targeted outreach efforts.
• Represent the program at resource fairs, conferences, networking events, and community outreach activities.
• Prepare reports for applicable Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) counselors assigned to provide services to participants managed on caseloads.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college in Human Services or a similar field.
• Two (2) years of experience in a human services position or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience working with youth, especially individuals between the ages of 14-21, with disabilities or in a job developer or job coach role preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, patience, and empathy.
• Schedule flexibility to accommodate the needs of participants and employers.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within service counties.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college in Human Services or a similar field.
• Two (2) years of experience in a human services position or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience working with youth, especially individuals between the ages of 14-21, with disabilities or in a job developer or job coach role preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, patience, and empathy.
• Schedule flexibility to accommodate the needs of participants and employers.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within service counties.

Salary : $51,500