Employment Specialist

Resources for Human Development; Springfield Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Resources for Human Development is seeking an Employment Specialist to provide vocational assessment, job development, and coaching to participants. The role focuses on recovery through meaningful community participation and employment support.

You will work in community settings and office environments, addressing barriers, supporting ISP-based goals, and offering both traditional employment and self‑employment support while maintaining timely documentation and coordination with the care team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent per org policy.
• Credentialing in Employment Support Services required on hire.
• Ability to meet required billable productivity levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct vocational assessment, job development, and coaching to participants.
• Identify barriers to employment and respond to consumer needs.
• Engage individuals with supportive, professional relationships while maintaining boundaries.
• Help clients achieve ISP-based goals to maximize health and employment outcomes.
• Offer job finding and support for self-employment and traditional jobs.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Job coaching

Willingness to work nights/weekends

Driver's license / vehicle access

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

HS Diploma or GED with Employment Support Services credentialing (CESP / CWIC / WIP-C)

Job description

Position Summary:

Employment Specialist provides direct vocational assessment, job development, and job coaching services to participants. The Employment Specialist will participate in identifying needed support to overcome barriers to employment. The foundation of all activities will focus on individual recovery through meaningful community participation, contribution, and membership.

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Providing job support to working program participants.
• Identify and respond to the needs of the consumers in achieving efficient responses to requests and to eliminate barriers limiting productivity in day-to-day activities.
• Engage individuals in a trusting and supportive relationship, providing emotional support within professional boundaries.
• Provide Supported Employment insight and goals with the individual, for updated ISP based upon the specific needs of the individual, with the aim of maximizing physical, emotional and mental health.
• Assist the individual to reach the goals identified in the ISP.
• Provide emergency on-call coverage in rotation with other team members as needed.
• Provide all forms of job finding and support for individuals pursuing self-employment, as well as traditional jobs.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• In lieu of the above Bachelor’s Degree, IDEATE requires a HS Diploma/GED and Employment Support Services credentialing from one of the following upon hire. (Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) credential from the APSE; OR Professional Certificate in Employment Services from an ACRE-approved trained member OR CWIC or WIP-C certification in current standing with the Social Security Administration).
• Complete staffing assignments as assigned required billable productivity levels.
• Commitment to Employment First Best Practices.
• Ability to support individuals to develop job skills in competitive employment.
• Drivers' license and daily access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Working conditions:

This position is set in an office environment as well as out in the community while supporting program participants. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Position requires travel throughout the community supported by the program.

Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions:

• Exposure to Fumes.
• Exposure to Dust.
• Exposure to Extreme Heat.
• Exposure to Extreme Cold.
• Wet and/or Humid.
• Exposure to Loud Noise.
• Exposure to Confined Places.
• Mists or Gases.
• Exposure to Mechanical Hazards.
• Exposure to Chemical Hazards.
• Exposure to Electrical Hazards.
• Exposure to Burn Hazard.

Requirements

Physical requirements:

Lifting Requirements:

• Heavy: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand or Sit. (stationary position)
• Walk.
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel. (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear. (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
• See. (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
• Pushing or Pulling.
• Repetitive Motion.
• Reaching. (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl. (position self, move)

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.