Vocational Specialist

Location:Millicent Fenwick House
Department:DOC Programs
Reports to: Director
Salary Range:$43000 - $50000
FLSA Status:Exempt

To apply:Email your application to Denise Jennings HR Director at emailprotected

Since 1961 NJAC has been dedicated to helping people with a past build a promote social justice and human dignity through educational legislative and rehabilitative programs for offenders and victims of crime.

As a Vocational Specialist with case management responsibilities you will empower adult residentsstate inmates classified to work release substance abuse or special needs programsto achieve their employment and educational goals. You will assess client abilities and interests develop individualized employment plans provide career counseling facilitate job training and placement and offer ongoing will also collaborate with employers community resources and families to ensure holistic client success while maintaining compliance with NJAC and NJ Department of Corrections protocols.

• Develop and coordinate vocational and employment opportunities for program participants
• Serve as the primary liaison between employers and participants
• Establish and maintain relationships with potential employers
• Schedule and supervise community service events
• Monitor and review client employment and community service logs
• Maintain accurate client records including assessments treatment plans and progress reports
• Provide individual and group counseling crisis intervention and conflict resolution
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and treatment plan reviews
• Develop aftercare plans and ensure all required documentation is completed
• Advocate for clients seeking housing legal advice or other services encouraging independent action
• Ensure compliance with all safety security and accountability protocols including facility searches and urine monitoring
• Complete required annual training and participate in staff meetings and training sessions
• Prepare reports for management and funders as required
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality at all times
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree in Human Services Social Work or related field; or six years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience supervising residential clients preferred
• Must pass criminal education substance use and driver background checks
• Valid drivers license and access to an insured registered vehicle
• Knowledge of client groups and issues related to the program area
• Familiarity with social learning theory cognitive-behavioral interventions and group facilitation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office email internet and client tracking software

• Ethical professional and committed to NJACs mission
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Creative innovative and client-focused
• Team-oriented with leadership abilities
• Organized decisive and solution-oriented

• Office and residential program environment; occasional nonstandard workplaces
• Standard work week with some evenings weekends and on-call rotation required
• Ability to lift up to 25 perform physical activities as needed

NJAC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race color religion sex national origin political affiliation disability age marital status sexual orientation prior involvement in the criminal justice system or other protected status.

This revised posting is ready to use and highlights the essential functions qualifications and values of the Vocational Specialist/Case Manager role at NJAC.