EDUCATION SPECIALIST Job at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY, Lakewood, NJ

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  • PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY
  • Lakewood, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of " THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY " for 2024 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “ Best Place to Work ”, please submit your resume today for consideration!

Job Title: Education Specialist

Program: Supported Education

Location: 725 Airport Road, Lakewood, NJ

Position Type: Full Time

Salary $35,010.00

Job Description/Summary

LEARN is a supported education program that aims to provide educational and support services to people with psychiatric disabilities in post-secondary setting so that they can have access to and successfully utilize the educational environment. The Education Specialist helps to create rich social and vocational networks that increase career maturity and improve quality of life, self-esteem as well as a stigma free identity.

Responsibilities

  • Assist program participants with Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation.
  • Provide timely and effective advocacy, consultation, service coordination and evaluation.
  • Provide skill development with organizing, planning, time management and other common college needs.
  • Provide linkage to post secondary and financial resources.
  • Assist participants with academic skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills and ethics


Competencies

  • Demonstrates creativity and effective problem solving
  • Provides positive role modeling and reflects an enthusiastic attitude
  • Ensures documentation of service provided is completed timely and in an evidenced-based manner
  • Participates with the team to improve methods and procedures to achieve common goals
  • Adheres to program standards and organizational policy and procedure

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's level degree in Human Services field preferred; or
  • AA with 2 years relevant experience or 5 years relevant experience
  • Driver's License in good standing

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Long Term Disability Insurance

o Life and AD&D Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Staff Training and Development Opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

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Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

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