Employment Specialist (Starting Rate $18.05/Hour)

Futures Rehabilitation Center, Inc.; Bradford (PA); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Futures Rehabilitation Center, Inc. is seeking an Employment Specialist to plan and provide community employment services for individuals with disabilities in Bradford, PA.

The role supports pre-employment training, advocacy, and coordination with vocational rehabilitation services. The position requires a high school diploma or GED plus 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, disability services, social services, or related fields.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required; 2+ years working with adults with disabilities in employment settings, or a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, disability services, social services, business, education or related field.
• Strong knowledge of regulations governing employment services; excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide pre-employment training (applications, interview prep, transportation, etc.).
• Advocate for participants in workplace and community settings.
• Coordinate with OVR for employment services and contracted services.
• Coordinate with referring agencies to determine needs for services.
• Maintain participant records per regulatory requirements.
• Provide transportation to employment-related activities as required.
• Promote respectful, safe environments and professional conduct.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Driving

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Specialist (Starting Rate $18.05/Hour)

Published on September 22, 2026

Location: Bradford, PA

General: Responsible for planning and providing community employment services to individuals with disabilities.

Standard Schedule: Full-Time, 35-37.5 hours/week (hours vary based on employer/participant needs)

Contact: Brittany Keck, SHRM-CP, COO, [e-mail], 814-368-4101 Ext. 211, Futures Rehabilitation Center, One Futures Way, Bradford, PA 16701

Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience working with adults with disabilities in employment settings or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, disability services, social services, business, education or other related field.

Position Requirements: Possess a strong working knowledge of all regulations pertaining to employment services, as well as excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills. Maintain a professional attitude and appearance. Personal qualifications include the ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, deal with changing priorities, to interpret programs to the community, attention to detail, leadership, clinical knowledge, supervisor abilities, the ability to work in a team environment with all levels of the organization and the understandings of individual needs. Must have reliable transportation.

Physical and Training Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift up to 50 pounds and to reach with both hands and arms. Will be required to travel. Must have a valid driver’s license. Required to pass a PA State Police criminal record history check and/or or FBI criminal record history check if not a resident of PA. Required to complete annual training each fiscal year in a total of (24) hours in various training categories to ensure compliance with State regulations. Required to have or obtain ACRE/CESP certification and CPR First Aid certification.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide pre-employment training; filling out job applications, interview preparation, socialization skills, transportation, hygiene, punctuality, etc.
• Act as an advocate for participants in the workplace as well as in the community
• Working knowledge of Social Security benefits and work incentives, tax incentives for employers, and other information relative to community employment for participants
• Provides community employment services and contracted services with OVR (Office of Vocational Rehabilitation)
• Provides Small Group Employment Services
• Provides job coaching and community based work assessments
• Seek and develop appropriate jobs for participants
• Coordinate with referring agencies to determine needs for services
• Acquire, maintain and secure all participant records in line with all regulatory requirements
• Provide transportation for participants to employment related activities as required
• Contributes to providing a safe and healthy environment by monitoring conditions and recommending changes
• Promote, maintain and model behavior that demonstrates respect for others and acknowledges the needs and rights of the participants we support
• Uses discretion and independent judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information in connection with Agency business
• Work in cooperation with other community agencies, businesses, and providers as needed
• Ensure adherence to confidential, legal, and Agency policies and procedures
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and group conferences
• Maintain high professional standards at work with regard to personal behavior and interactions with other staff, participants, families, and outside agencies
• This job description may not be all-inclusive and duties may be modified when necessary; employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor