Skills Trainer

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Skills Trainer Pre‑ETS Paid Internship Grant to join our team in Mercer County, NJ. Earn: $22.12/hour. The Skills Trainer under the Pre‑ETS Paid Internship Grant supports transition-age students with disabilities (ages 14–21) in New Jersey by delivering structured work readiness training before and after a 150‑hour paid internship at integrated employer sites. In addition to the five core Pre‑ETS components—job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, post-secondary counseling, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy training—the Skills Trainer handles essential preparatory tasks such as obtaining working papers, setting up payroll accounts, managing stipends, and coordinating with schools, families, DVR, and employers. Skills Trainers actively recruit internship sites, communicate expectations with employers, and oversee field placements to ensure meaningful alignment with students’ career interests. They are instrumental in facilitating smooth transitions between training and paid work, inc...