13 Temporary Employment jobs in Plainfield

• Provides employment services to consumers.
• Participates in assessment and treatment planning for consumers, particularly surrounding employment goals and needs.
• Provide individual and group counseling focusing on reducing functional barriers to employment and enhancing skill development.
• Maintain case records including completing progress notes and treatment plans.
• Ensure all relevant case related information is input into case files.
• Participates in morning meetings with the ACT team to discuss consumers.
• Develop program linkages and support services for consumers.
• Network and develop jobs in the community, building partnerships with potential employers.
• Facilitate rapid job placement.
• Participate in trainings and other required assignments with the Center for Practice Innovation (CPI).
• Enter consumers who express interest in employment in the New York State Employment Services System (NYESS).
• Maintain up-to-date employment records in the agency's EHR and relevant regulatory systems/portals.
• Provide ongoing employment supports following job placement.

• BA Degree in a Mental Health Discipline or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a social service agency.
• Knowledge of community resources available to the population (s) served.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Employment Program Coordinator at Center for Family Life will support a program aimed at connecting individuals with meaningful employment opportunities and providing ongoing support to ensure job retention and economic sustainability. They will assist enrolled participants with job search, skills development, and career advancement, working closely with the program director and other program staff, and coordinating with employers and job seekers to facilitate successful job placements.
Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the Program Director in the hiring process and supervision of program staff and volunteers. Ensure effective team coordination for effective program delivery. Track program activities and measure outcomes.
• Work closely with job developers to build and maintain relationships with employers Identifying job opportunities that align with program participants' experiences and skills
• Work with other staff, partners, and stakeholders to ensure integrated, efficient service delivery for program participants.
• Track program outcomes, collect relevant data, and prepare reports on program performance.
• Facilitate group and one-on-one sessions on job readiness, resume development, interview techniques, and career planning.
• Conduct outreach initiatives to promote program services and recruit participants.
• Raise awareness within the community about employment and training resources and opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Education, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience including in workforce development, recruitment, or program supervision
• Proven ability to work with diverse populations, including immigrants, English language learners, and low-income individuals.
• Experience working in a goal-oriented environment with demonstrated success in meeting targets.
• Strong facilitation skills with experience delivering group and individual training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to lead meetings, trainings, and group sessions effectively.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish, French, and/or French Creole required

• Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, co-workers, and supervisors
• Effectively communicate with children, teenagers, parents, and outside agency staff
• Forge a mutually respectful partnership with the people served and their families
• Maintain contact as needed with participant's families, school personnel, and external community groups to co-exist in the same space
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural and identity differences among staff and clients within our organization
• Possess a strong belief in everyone's ability to grow and change

• Actively engage and interact with teens, parents, coworkers, and outside agency staff
• Fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Work primarily in an office setting
• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer

Partner – Labor & Employment

Private Practice | Mid-Sized Business Law Firm

Overview

Our client, a forward-thinking business law firm founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Partner to join their growing team. This firm provides an alternative to Big Law—offering national-caliber matters in a flexible, collaborative environment that champions autonomy, innovation, and meaningful relationships.

With a proven reputation for delivering sophisticated, business-aligned legal counsel, the firm is expanding its Employment practice and looking for a strategic-minded Partner who thrives in a culture where client goals, practical judgment, and entrepreneurial drive intersect.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the firm’s Labor & Employment practice across counseling, litigation, and compliance matters.
• Advise mid-sized to emerging-growth businesses, executives, and investors on employment-related strategy, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Handle a wide range of matters including:
• Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
• Wage and hour issues (FLSA, state wage laws)
• Employment contracts and executive compensation
• Restrictive covenants and trade secret disputes
• Internal investigations and workforce restructurings
• Labor union issues and NLRB proceedings
• Collaborate across practice areas (Corporate, M&A, Litigation) to provide integrated, client-centric solutions.
• Contribute to thought leadership, mentor junior attorneys, and support practice development initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of focused Labor & Employment law experience, preferably at an Am Law or reputable boutique firm.
• Strong litigation, counseling, and negotiation experience in both state and federal matters.
• Portable book of business ($500K+ preferred) with a proven record of growing and maintaining client relationships.
• Thoughtful communicator with commercial awareness and a practical, problem-solving mindset.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a collaborative approach to cross-practice engagement.
• Commitment to mentorship, community involvement, and fostering a culture of inclusion.

Why This Firm

• Business-Oriented Legal Culture – Work alongside former general counsel, operators, and founders who understand business from the inside out.
• Agile and Collaborative – Attorneys are empowered to shape their practice and encouraged to work across disciplines for client success.
• Sophisticated Work Without Big Law Red Tape – Handle high-impact matters with mid-market agility.
• Genuine Commitment to Inclusion and Purpose – Active in DEI, pro bono work, and community outreach, with numerous philanthropic initiatives.
• High-Trust Environment – Transparent compensation model, realistic origination expectations, and entrepreneurial flexibility.

• Develop and establish challenging and meaningful worksites that align with participants vocational interests in job fields relating to media, healthcare, information technology, retail, education and real estate.
• Review worksite agreements and attachments for thoroughness prior to the beginning of the program.
• Ensure that all worksite folders are complete, regularly updated and maintained in accordance with DYCD requirements i.e. pre-assessment and assessment reports; licenses; trip schedules; application; assurances, etc.
• Conduct worksite pre-assessments.
• Assist with coordination of participant and worksite orientation, job fair and placement.
• Enter program data into DYCD online database system on a weekly basis.
• Organize, review and log participant timesheets in respective rosters for tracking purposes.
• Prepare all back-pay requests and submit to Program Director for approval.
• Lead work readiness training component.
• Inform Program Director of all changes/updates relating to participants and worksites in order to ensure accurate record keeping.
• Assist Program Director with preparation and facilitation of participant debit and ID cards distribution.
• Maintain communication with worksites throughout program period and provide ongoing support to ensure success.
• Assist with any program activity deemed necessary by the Program Director.

• Assist Education Coordinator with the development of project-based activities for younger youth participants.
• Identify and obtain community resources and secure partnerships for project-based activities.
• Lead work readiness training component.
• Assist with work readiness trainings, participants and worksite orientation.
• Ensure youth are placed in project-based activities that are aligned with their interests.

• Must have at least two years within the last five years of experience providing youth development or workforce development services for youth.
• Must possess excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and maintain detailed records, complete necessary paperwork and meet prescribed deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

• High School Diploma/HSE required; college experience preferred.

Partner – Labor & Employment

Private Practice | Mid-Sized Business Law Firm

Overview

Our client, a forward-thinking business law firm founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Partner to join their growing team. This firm provides an alternative to Big Law—offering national-caliber matters in a flexible, collaborative environment that champions autonomy, innovation, and meaningful relationships.

With a proven reputation for delivering sophisticated, business-aligned legal counsel, the firm is expanding its Employment practice and looking for a strategic-minded Partner who thrives in a culture where client goals, practical judgment, and entrepreneurial drive intersect.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the firm’s Labor & Employment practice across counseling, litigation, and compliance matters.
• Advise mid-sized to emerging-growth businesses, executives, and investors on employment-related strategy, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Handle a wide range of matters including:
• Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
• Wage and hour issues (FLSA, state wage laws)
• Employment contracts and executive compensation
• Restrictive covenants and trade secret disputes
• Internal investigations and workforce restructurings
• Labor union issues and NLRB proceedings
• Collaborate across practice areas (Corporate, M&A, Litigation) to provide integrated, client-centric solutions.
• Contribute to thought leadership, mentor junior attorneys, and support practice development initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of focused Labor & Employment law experience, preferably at an Am Law or reputable boutique firm.
• Strong litigation, counseling, and negotiation experience in both state and federal matters.
• Portable book of business ($500K+ preferred) with a proven record of growing and maintaining client relationships.
• Thoughtful communicator with commercial awareness and a practical, problem-solving mindset.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a collaborative approach to cross-practice engagement.
• Commitment to mentorship, community involvement, and fostering a culture of inclusion.

Why This Firm

• Business-Oriented Legal Culture – Work alongside former general counsel, operators, and founders who understand business from the inside out.
• Agile and Collaborative – Attorneys are empowered to shape their practice and encouraged to work across disciplines for client success.
• Sophisticated Work Without Big Law Red Tape – Handle high-impact matters with mid-market agility.
• Genuine Commitment to Inclusion and Purpose – Active in DEI, pro bono work, and community outreach, with numerous philanthropic initiatives.
• High-Trust Environment – Transparent compensation model, realistic origination expectations, and entrepreneurial flexibility.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel, Employment & Labor Law to provide strategic, practical legal guidance on a wide range of employment and labor law matters across federal and state jurisdictions. This role will serve as a key advisor to HR and business leaders, handling issues such as hiring, employee relations, performance management, accommodations, and compliance with employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA). The ideal candidate will lead responses to agency investigations and pre-litigation disputes, draft and maintain employment policies and agreements, and proactively mitigate legal risk through training and process development. A Juris Doctor and at least nine years of U.S. employment law experience are required.

Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of helping government serve the people, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Duties and Responsibilities:

- Serve as a subject matter expert on federal and state employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA) and provide day-to-day legal support and practical guidance to HR and business leaders on a wide range of issues, including hiring, discipline, terminations, leaves, disability accommodations, wage and hour compliance, performance management, employee relations, and internal investigations.
- Lead the strategy and execution for responding to and resolving agency investigations and pre-litigation disputes, including EEOC and state agency charges, DOL compliance reviews, wage claims, and private claims.

- Draft, review, and update employment policies, separation agreements, and other employment-related documentation to ensure legal compliance and consistency with company goals.

- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide training and proactive guidance to reduce legal risk and ensure compliance.

- Build and maintain professional, trusted, productive relationships throughout the company and with external parties.
- Develop strategies to enhance efficient, scalable solutions and processes for providing legal services.

Minimum Requirements

Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school and 9+ years' experience as a practicing U.S. employment and labor law attorney.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with eligibility to meet in-house counsel registration requirements where applicable.
- Substantial employment litigation experience, including managing agency charges (EEOC, DOL), mediations, and court proceedings.
- Experience counselling HR and business leaders on employment and labor law matters.

Additional Or Preferred Qualifications
- Skilled in developing litigation strategies, managing external legal teams, and supervising litigation processes to successful resolution.
- Experience with internal investigations, including whistleblower and retaliation claims.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to partner with HR and business leaders.
- Agile Learner who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment and demonstrated ability to work efficiently, ability to balance legal risk with practical business needs, manage competing priorities, and exercise good judgment in making swift decisions with imperfect information
- Demonstrate unwavering dedication to the highest standards of professional ethics

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary

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166,430.00

Maximum Salary

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225,170.00

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What You Will Gain:

• Up to 20 weeks of interactive, instructor-led virtual training.
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• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies from Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, and more.
• Guidance and support from seasoned IT professionals.
• Participation in employment readiness workshops.
• Assistance with job placement, linking you to numerous top employers.
• Comprehensive ongoing social services and personal development support.

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Our client, a global packing leader headquartered in northern New Jersey, is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to serve as their sole L&E counsel, advising and supporting the human resources function and its initiatives, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, partnering on employee relations matters and overseeing investigations. This role will report directly into the General Counsel and CHRO.

Responsibilities for this role include the following:

-Provide sound, practical and proactive legal advice to human resources and management on all aspects of employment law, including performance management, discrimination and harassment prevention and workplace investigations, diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour issues, contingent workers, compensation, pay equity, terminations and restructuring.

-Work with human resources to develop and maintain appropriate policies, procedures and best practices for our global workforce.

-Prepare and conduct training for human resources and management.

-Draft employment, separation and other agreements and forms.

-Handle potential litigation, administrative charges, and manage employment litigation matters.

Applicants must have the following qualifications in order to be considered:

-Ten to twenty years of experience in employment law, either with a top law firm or mix of law firm and in house

-Proven ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with clients and colleagues;

-Able to weigh risks against operational needs to develop practical recommendations, including risk mitigation strategies, and provide sound legal advice

Company will not offer relocation assistance so local candidates preferred.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
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