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Work Readiness Case Manager

Job Details

Job Location

Cedar Knolls, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$20.00 - $22.50 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 seeking aWork Readiness Case Managerto support adults with disabilities in preparing for meaningful, community-based employment. This role focuses on providing individualized support, managing a participant caseload, and delivering engaging, pre-developed job readiness training in a group setting. If you enjoy building supportive relationships, helping people grow, and presenting interactive learning experiences, this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

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

Key Responsibilities:

+ Manage a caseload of participants receiving work readiness services

+ Conduct intake interviews to assess eligibility and vocational readiness

+ Develop and maintain individualized service plans to support participant goals

+ Provide one-on-one coaching to build confidence, workplace behaviors, and soft skills

+ Present structured, pre-developed job readiness training to small groups

+ Track participant progress and complete accurate case documentation and reports

+ Communicate regularly with internal teams, families, caregivers, and referral sources

+ Collaborate with other departments to align support services with employment pathways

+ Contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment for 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

+ 1+ 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:

+ 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.