Employment Specialist - Full Time

Goodwill Industries of North Central Pennsylvania, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Employment Specialist to empower individuals with disabilities in their journey towards competitive employment. This role involves building strong relationships with community employers, providing tailored training, and advocating for participants in the workplace. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a human service field and a passion for helping others succeed. Enjoy a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits after 90 days, including health and dental programs. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community!

Benefits

Agency-paid life insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Group health and dental programs

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is accepted.
• Good work habits and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist persons with disabilities to obtain community-based employment.
• Develop relationships with community employers for job matching.
• Provide ongoing support and training to participants.

Skills

Job Development

Relationship Building

Advocacy

Data Recording

Education

Degree in Human Service field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: State College Store - State College, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Employment Specialist

Description

PURPOSE: To assist persons with disabilities/disadvantages to obtain and retain community-based competitive employment through provision of on-the-job training and ongoing support services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Contact employers to perform job development and job analysis.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with community employers.
• Assist in matching participants with jobs.
• Conduct one-to-one training on the job.
• Maintain waiver compliance for all persons served by waiver funding programs through ODP.
• Provide support services to meet individual participant needs.
• Assist participants in adjusting to social environment on the job.
• Act as an advocate for program participants in the workplace and community.
• Record data regarding training time, approach, characteristics, and progress of participants.
• Maintain working relationships with OVR, support coordination agencies, and county IDD offices.
• Complete ACRE training within the state-mandated deadline.
• Perform related duties as requested.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare Weekly Plan (copy to supervisor by 11:00 a.m. on Friday).
• Participate in a minimum of 24 hours of applicable annual training.
• Perform related duties as requested.

RELATIONS:

• Receives direct supervision from the Vice President of Mission Services and Senior Employment Specialist(s).
• Provides direct supervision for participants in on-the-job training.

STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE:

• Achievement of standards.
• Respect and confidence of co-workers.
• Quality, quantity, and timeliness of tasks.
• Conduct reflecting high morals and integrity.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond to management requests.

*Benefits after 90 days include agency-paid life and vision insurance, vacation, sick leave, holidays, and group health and dental programs with biweekly co-pay. EOE

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Service field preferred; experience working with individuals with disabilities/disadvantages accepted.
• Good work habits, such as acceptable attitude, attendance, and punctuality.
• Respond appropriately to supervision.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and 3-year clean MVR.
• Clean Criminal History, Child Abuse, and Fingerprinting Clearances.