ONLINE APPLICATION

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Case Managers (New)

Openings: (2FT)  1 Ocean County + 1 Atlantic County – 35 hours per week) Direct Services Department provides Intensive Case Management to ensure wellbeing, stability, health, safety and avenues for self-sufficiency for OCEAN, Inc.’s clients.  Candidate assists clients with the completion of documents for income eligible programs, assessing employable skills and abilities, housing stabilization, child care assistance, and so much more while developing and maintaining working relationship with other agencies including Mental Health Facilities, Public Defenders, Social Security Office, DCP&P, Board of Social Services, and more.  Documentation, interventions, data input and outcomes are required regularly.  Department regularly organizes and participates in community outreach to educate the broader community.  Candidates must have BA / BS in Social Work or related field and / or experience in case management with solid organizational skills.  Proficient in all Microsoft applications and adapt quickly to agency software used.  Ability to work outside of normal business hours when necessary.  Effective and relatable communication with clients and staff of diverse backgrounds.  Required to speak, read and write English.  Prefer candidate to speak, read and write Spanish in addition to English.  Valid Driver's License and transportation. Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds. Eligible for FT paid time off, paid holidays and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 403b plan.   Bilingual (English / Spanish) is a plus.

Trailer Transportation (New)

Opening: (1PT for all assigned activities up to 25 – 28 hours per week)

Direct Services Department needs a CDL driver to drive agency truck and tow agency trailer to scheduled events and participate as needed.  Must be able to connect and disconnect the trailer regularly.  Pre and Post Trip checks are required.  Other duties are assigned during the week of no events.  Candidate requires high school diploma with CDL and endorsements.  Eligible for PT paid time off earned.  Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds.

Maintenance / Handyman 

Openings:  (2FT for all of our sites – 37.5 hours per week)

Performs a range of duties for our agency and properties.  Duties include and not limited to repair guidance, cleaning and remodeling, regular repairs, painting, landscaping tasks, carpeting, and more.

Home Energy Assistance Clerk/Floating HEA Clerk

Openings:  (1FT) Toms River, (1FT) Lakewood (1FT) Atlantic City Site– 35 hours per week) 

Candidate processes applications regularly.  High interaction with public and staff, so must effectively communicate with diverse backgrounds.  Candidate must be detail orientated, data entry, create and maintain client files.  Requires High School Diploma or equivalent, typing proficiency to 45 wpm and experience with data entry.  Regularly uses Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and Grant database. Prefer candidate that is Bilingual (English / Spanish).  Minimum one (1) year experience in high volume customer service. Valid Driver's License and transportation. Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds. Eligible for FT paid time off, paid holidays and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 403b plan.   

Enrollment Officer 

Opening:  (1 FT Toms River / Lakewood– 37.5 hours per week) 

Candidates with experience in data entry and analyzing data with superior organizational skills please apply. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate record keeping; managing the acceptance process to the Head Start and Early Head Start programs, including ensuring that each site has an identified selection committee. Candidate must effectively communicate with families in English and Spanish (preferred). High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. College degree preferred. The candidate must have experience in dealing with the public, be professional, sensitive to the needs of low-income families, have clerical and computer skills, flexible and be able to work on a variety of tasks. Ability to use computer/Microsoft/Word/CSST program. Candidate must be detail orientated, deadline driven, exercise strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  Eligible for FT paid time off, paid holidays and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 403b plan.  Valid Driver's License and transportation. Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds. 

Bookkeeper

Openings:  (1FT Toms River– 40 hours per week )

Data entry and filing, performs duties such as financial record keeping such bank reconciliations, enter rent payments, prepares rent roll, general ledger reconciliations, prepare financial reports, coordination of meetings, obtaining mailings and correspondence and working on assigned special projects. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize diversifies workload.  Requires Associates in accounting or related field.  Will consider high school diploma with proven 5 plus years of experience.  Candidate must be detail orientated, deadline driven, exercise strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  Eligible for FT paid time off, paid holidays and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 403b plan.  Valid Driver's License and transportation. Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds.

Teacher / Education Supervisor(s) 

Openings:  (1FT) 8th St Lakewood and (1FT) Manchester – 37.5 hours per week) 

Head Start program year position requires BA or in higher in Early Childhood Education or related field with pre-school and supervision experience. P-3 or Nursery certifications preferred. Teaches children ages 3 – 5 years old and supervises Education staff based at the assigned site. Eligible for FT paid time off, paid holidays and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 401k plans. Valid Driver's License and transportation. Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds

Teacher Assistants

Openings:  (1FT Manchester and (1FT) Toms River - 37.5 hours per week) 

Program year position assists Teacher in delivery of Head Start services regarding child development and education for center-based children ages 3 – 5 years old.  Candidate must have minimal of a high school diploma or equivalent.  CDA is a plus. Eligible for FT paid time off, paid holidays and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 401k / 403b plans. Valid Driver's License and transportation. Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds.  

Please apply via email, on-line website or fax.  In-house candidates, submit your resume via email (hr@oceaninc.org – OR- hr@leapinc.org ) confirming the position of interest. 

All other candidates please fax resumes to 732-244-2615 (Leslie) or 732-942-3777 (Sherrie). You may also complete an employment application online. 

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