Community Employment Trainer: Help Adults Find Work

Merakey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay - access your pay when you need it

Retirement plan options

Access to Care.com for backup childcare

Confidential counseling services

Employee discounts and savings programs

Access to free online personal development classes

Job summary

Merakey, located in Sharon Hill, PA, is seeking an Employment Training Specialist to help adults with serious mental illness achieve competitive employment. This role involves assessing skills, securing jobs, providing on-site training, and offering ongoing support.

Ideal candidates must possess a High School diploma/GED and have experience with the IDD population. Merakey is dedicated to diversity and encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Experience working with IDD population.
• Must obtain ACRES certification within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support competitive employment for individuals with serious mental illness.
• Provide vocational education, training, and assessment services.
• Liaise with employers to secure compatible employment.
• Offer ongoing support for consumers and employers.

Skills

Experience working with IDD population

Strong communication skills

Vocational assessment

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

ACRES certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Merakey, located in Sharon Hill, PA, is seeking an Employment Training Specialist to help adults with serious mental illness achieve competitive employment. This role involves assessing skills, securing jobs, providing on-site training, and offering ongoing support.

Ideal candidates must possess a High School diploma/GED and have experience with the IDD population. Merakey is dedicated to diversity and encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.