Community-Focused Job Coach & Employment Specialist

Resources for Human Development; Springfield Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Resources for Human Development seeks an Employment Specialist to provide direct vocational assessment, job development, and coaching services to participants. You will identify needed supports to overcome barriers to employment and promote recovery through community participation and contribution.

The role requires conducting job support, ISP updates, and collaboration with a team while maintaining professional boundaries and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; HS diploma or GED with credentialing upon hire (CESP, ACRE, CWIC or WIP-C).
• Ability to meet billable productivity targets and complete staffing assignments.
• Commitment to Employment First Best Practices.
• Ability to support individuals to develop job skills in competitive employment.
• Valid driver's license and daily access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide job support to program participants.
• Identify and remove barriers to productivity in day-to-day activities.
• Engage individuals with supportive relationships within professional boundaries.
• Provide Supported Employment goals and ISP updates based on individual needs.
• Assist individuals to reach ISP goals.
• Provide on-call coverage in rotation with the team as needed.
• Support job finding for self-employment and traditional jobs.
• Complete documentation promptly.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Community outreach

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

HS Diploma or GED with credentialing (CESP/ACRE/WIP-C)

Job description

Resources for Human Development seeks an Employment Specialist to provide direct vocational assessment, job development, and coaching services to participants. You will identify needed supports to overcome barriers to employment and promote recovery through community participation and contribution.

The role requires conducting job support, ISP updates, and collaboration with a team while maintaining professional boundaries and timely documentation.