Community Employment Specialist

Paycom; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking at Pittsburgh

Mileage reimbursement

Phone stipend

Job summary

Achieva is seeking a Community Employment Specialist to connect people with disabilities to competitive integrated employment in the Pittsburgh area. The role requires facilitating job opportunities, conducting assessments, and supporting clients with coaching and job shadowing in community settings.

You will travel across Allegheny and Beaver Counties, using your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement. A PA driver’s license and the ability to adapt to flexible schedules are essential to this

Qualifications

• High school diploma and one year of related experience.
• Ability to train people with disabilities on a one-to-one basis using various techniques.
• Flexibility in work schedule and driving to communities.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and insured vehicle for daily use.

Responsibilities

• Assist job seekers with disabilities to secure competitive integrated employment.
• Conduct work assessments or trials to evaluate interests and abilities.
• Provide job shadowing opportunities and help explore employment options.
• Offer job coaching and ongoing support to individuals and employers.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers to promote inclusive employment.

Skills

Communication

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Adaptability

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hourly Rate: $19.00/hourPosition Type: Full-time hourlyLocation: Candidate must be willing to travel throughout Allegheny and Beaver Counties (Mileage reimbursement provided for any travel using personal vehicle)Schedule: Flexible scheduleNew Hire Bonus: $2,000Make a Meaningful ImpactAre you a mission-driven individual looking for a career to make a difference in someone's life? Areyou seeking a position that offers flexibility to fit your schedule, including various shifts andweekends? Achieva offers career opportunities to individuals who are caring, compassionate, andkind. Achieva employees support people with disabilities as they live, work, play, and follow their lifeaspirations. We are currently seeking a passionate person to help people with disabilities findcompetitive integrated employment and lead a life of personal significance.About AchievaAt Achieva, we envision a community where all people with disabilities lead lives of personalsignificance. We are an organization of professionals and community partners that help peoplereach their individualized goals. For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to the support andinclusion of those with disabilities.Position SummaryThe Community Employment Specialist connects people with disabilities with community-based,competitive employment. Working in the community, this person assesses skills, builds job seekercompetencies, establishes relationships with businesses, and gives individuals the tools andsupport needed to be successful.Key Responsibilities: Assist job seekers with disabilities secure competitive integrated employment through jobfinding or job development. Facilitate work assessments or job trials to evaluate a job seeker's interests and abilities. Provide job shadowing opportunities for job seekers to explore employment options. Help people discover job opportunities. Provide job coaching and support. Promote sustainable competitive-integrated employment by building and maintaining strongrelationships with employers. Promote the inclusion of Achieva's employment supports and services to employers.Qualifications High school diploma and one year of related experience. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with disabilities workingin the community and the ability to train people with disabilities on a one-to-one basis usinga variety of techniques. Ability to communicate an understanding of the needs of the business community and anunderstanding of job performance assessment. Position requires flexibility in the work schedule. Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License. Properly insured vehicle available for daily use Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances are required. Candidates who have experience working with people with disabilities, employment support,recruitment, or advocacy would be a great fit.Why Join Achieva? Meaningful Work: Directly contribute to the lives of people with disabilities. Inclusive Culture: Be part of a values-driven, supportive team.Benefits Include: Free on-site parking at Pittsburgh Office Location Phone stipend. Mileage reimbursement. Our Commitment to InclusionAchieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a workplace andcommunity where all individuals feel respected, included, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.We are dedicated to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and activities. To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources at 412-995-5000 ext. 650 or [e-mail].