ONLINE APPLICATION

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Please apply via email, fax, or online website.

Email: (hr@oceaninc.org – OR-- hr@leapinc.org )

Fax: 732-244-2615 (Leslie) or 732-942-3777 (Sherrie)

Administrative Assistant / Enrollment Officer (Bilingual English / Spanish) – HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START TEAM

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.

Administrative / Program Assistant  (Bilingual English / Spanish) – DIRECT SERVICES TEAM

Opening: (1 FT Atlantic / Ocean Counties– 35 hours per week) 

Candidates with experience in data entry and analyzing data with superior organizational skills please apply. This position has a high volume of calls for various programs within the department, so patience is of utmost importance. 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/etc. 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.

Case Manager(s) / Housing Counselors 

Openings: (2FT) Ocean and Atlantic Counties – 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.

Handyman / Groundskeeper for our Maintenance Department – 

Openings: (3FT 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. Valid Driver's License must be able to lift at least 60 pounds. Eligible for FT paid time off, paid holidays and fringe benefits such as health, life, dental and 403b plan. 

Home Energy Assistance Clerk/Floating HEA Clerk(s)

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.   

PT Bus Driver(s)

Fall Opening: (minimum of 20 hours and sites to be determined)

Program Year position requires high school diploma or equivalent with CDL with P and S endorsement Class A or B. Transports children ages 3 -5 years old daily to designated sites. Eligible for New Jersey Part-time paid time off earned. Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds.

Social Services (Head Start / Early Head Start

Fall Openings: (37.5 hours per week and sites to be determined)

We are preparing for our new program year and have entry-level openings for Social Workers that provides services to Head Start and Early Head Start families. Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Family Studies, Counseling, Family Development, Family Systems Theory or Human Resources Development, valid driver license, & access to 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. 

Teacher Assistant

Fall Openings: (37.5 hours per week and sites to be determined)

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.

Teacher / Education Supervisor(s)

Openings: (1FT) 8th St Lakewood– 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

We are look forward to hearing from you and appreciate all referrals!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Please apply via email, fax, or on-line website.

Email: (hr@oceaninc.org – OR-- hr@leapinc.org )

Fax: 732-244-2615 (Leslie) or 732-942-3777 (Sherrie)