Job Description

Position: Vocational Development and Outcomes Specialist

Compensation: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 annually

Status: Full-Time

Category: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Vocational Services

Location: Mercer County, NJ

What We Offer:

• Top 401k plans in the industry. Employer contribution of 5% and 6% match, for a total of 11%
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits
• Extended Dental Reimbursement up to $750
• Vision Reimbursement up to $400

Who We Are: The Arc Mercer is a trusted leader in providing comprehensive support and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Mercer County. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to creating a more inclusive community by empowering individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Position Summary

The Vocational Development and Outcomes Specialist is responsible for conducting individualized vocational assessments and monitoring progress toward vocational goals for approximately 70 participants in the vocational program. This role evaluates participants’ workplace soft skills, job-specific skills, interests, and support needs while reviewing existing goals, curriculum, and interventions to ensure they effectively support individual progress and employment readiness.

The Specialist works closely with job coaches, Employment Specialists, instructors, and program leadership to track outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and guide the development of individualized vocational programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Individualized Assessments: Assess each participant’s vocational strengths, interests, workplace soft skills, job-specific skills, and areas for development.
• Vocational Goal Review: Review and recommend individualized, measurable vocational goals based on assessment findings and participant needs.
• Curriculum and Intervention Review: Evaluate current goals, vocational curriculum, teaching strategies, and interventions to determine their effectiveness in supporting progress.
• Individual Goal Tracking: Monitor and document progress toward each participant’s vocational goals, identify barriers, and recommend adjustments or additional supports as needed.
• Staff Collaboration: Work closely with job coaches, Employment Specialists, and vocational staff to review participant progress, coordinate strategies, and support consistent implementation of individualized goals.
• Documentation and Outcomes: Maintain accurate assessment and progress records and provide updates and recommendations to program leadership to support participant achievement and overall program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience in vocational services, employment readiness, or services for individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of vocational assessments, individualized goal development, and skill-building strategies.
• Ability to evaluate progress, analyze information, and recommend effective interventions.
• Strong organizational, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.

Why Join Us? At The Arc Mercer, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference. Join a supportive, professional environment that values growth, collaboration, and the power of inclusion. Here, you'll have the opportunity to empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential, while building your own skills and career through ongoing training and development.

If you're passionate about helping others thrive in the workplace and the community, we invite you to bring your talents to our team. Together, we'll create meaningful opportunities and make a lasting impact. Join us at The Arc Mercer-where every day is an opportunity to change lives.

Have Questions? Email us at recruiter@arcmercer.org or call 609-477-9806 for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer The Arc Mercer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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