Career Coach & Job Placement Specialist

Via of the Lehigh Valley; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision and dental benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Retirement plan 403(b)

Flexible Spending Account

Education assistance

Mileage reimbursement

NADSP ladder bonus

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Via of the Lehigh Valley in Bethlehem, PA is actively hiring an Employment Specialist to help individuals discover their talents and interests across Lehigh and Northampton counties. The role offers a base pay rate of $19–$20 per hour, with additional earnings for after-hours and NADSP ladder completion.

Benefits include medical, vision, dental coverage, paid time off, holidays, retirement plan options, FSA, education assistance, mileage reimbursement, and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience with individuals in community or employment settings preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license, personal vehicle and appropriate insurance.
• Scheduling flexibility including days, some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with transitioning into the workforce by providing career planning, coaching and support.
• Partner with local businesses and employers.
• Provide on-the-job support for participants as needed.
• Assist individuals in obtaining meaningful and competitive employment.
• Maintain appropriate paperwork, completing assessments and entering daily contacts in the agency database.
• Ensure development of employment plans to provide job longevity for participants.
• Network with community businesses to grow placements based on the participant's interests.

Skills

Career planning

Coaching

Support

Networking

Job development

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Setworks

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Via of the Lehigh Valley in Bethlehem, PA is actively hiring an Employment Specialist to help individuals discover their talents and interests across Lehigh and Northampton counties. The role offers a base pay rate of $19–$20 per hour, with additional earnings for after-hours and NADSP ladder completion.

Benefits include medical, vision, dental coverage, paid time off, holidays, retirement plan options, FSA, education assistance, mileage reimbursement, and ongoing professional development