Employment Specialist & On-the-Job Coach

Goodwill Industries of NCPA; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance after 90 days

Vision insurance

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Group health and dental plans with bi‑

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of NCPA in State College, PA seeks an Employment Specialist to develop job opportunities, train participants, and coordinate with community partners. The role focuses on matching participants with jobs, maintaining employer relationships, and ensuring program compliance.

The position requires a degree in human services or related experience, a PA driver’s license, and clear background checks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Service field preferred; experience with individuals with disabilities acceptable.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with 3-year clean MVR.
• Clearances including Criminal History, Child Abuse, and Fingerprinting.
• Good work habits, attendance, punctuality and responsive to supervision.

Responsibilities

• Contact employers to perform job development and job analysis.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with community employers.
• Assist in matching participants with jobs.
• Conduct on-the-job training for participants.
• Maintain waiver and related program compliance.
• Provide support services to meet participant needs.
• Advise participants in adapting to social environments at work.
• Record data on training time, progress, and participant characteristics.
• Coordinate with OVR, support coordination agencies, and county IDD offices.
• Complete ACRE training by the state deadline.
• Prepare weekly plan and participate in annual trainings.
• Perform related duties as requested.

Skills

Human service background

Driver's license

Good work habits

Punctuality

Education

Degree in Human Service field

Tools

Pennsylvania Driver's License

Job description

Goodwill Industries of NCPA in State College, PA seeks an Employment Specialist to develop job opportunities, train participants, and coordinate with community partners. The role focuses on matching participants with jobs, maintaining employer relationships, and ensuring program compliance.

The position requires a degree in human services or related experience, a PA driver’s license, and clear background checks.