Community Employment Specialist - Supported Employment - Part Time - Warren

Barber National Institute; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Employment Specialist to empower adults with disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. This part-time role involves working closely with individuals, providing job coaching, and facilitating their integration into the workplace. You will also interface with potential employers and maintain essential documentation. Join a non-profit organization committed to delivering high-quality services and making a positive impact in the community. If you're passionate about helping others and have the skills to support individuals in their employment journey, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Help adults with disabilities find and keep meaningful employment.
• Train individuals on job tasks and supervise until independent.

Skills

Communication Skills

Job Coaching

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Documentation Equipment

Job description

Community Employment Specialist - Supported Employment - Part Time - Warren

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Overview:

As a Community Employment Specialist in Warren, you will help adults with disabilities find and keep meaningful employment. This opportunity is ideal for a self-directed, professional, and motivated candidate with good communication skills who enjoys working one-on-one with individuals with disabilities to achieve community employment success.

You will support the achievements and skills of each individual as you work to facilitate their placement in community-based employment. Assume the role of a job coach in understanding the tasks of the job before training the individual. Once trained, you will supervise the individual until they are fully integrated into the workplace and able to work independently.

Additional responsibilities include interfacing with potential employers and maintaining communication, training consumers on job tasks, assessments, report writing, and daily documentation. Equipment for electronic documentation was provided as well as mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1-year experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle to transport individuals
• Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI clearance is required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements

Who is Barber National Institute?

The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential, and behavioral health programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact HR. EOE