Employment Training Specialist

Merakey; Aliquippa, Northern (Beaver County, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Merakey is seeking an Employment Training Specialist in Aliquippa, PA to support individuals pursuing employment and promote independence within the workforce. The role involves assessments, individualized planning, career pathway development, job development and placement, and on-the-job coaching to ensure successful employment outcomes.

The position is fee-for-service and coverage includes various shifts; Merakey emphasizes equal opportunity employment and non-discrimination across diverse

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of age.
• Must complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract if driving is required.

Responsibilities

• Assessments and individualized planning to help individuals obtain/maintain employment.
• Develop a career pathway for clients.
• Job development and placement by addressing barriers and helping with resume, interviewing, and workplace skills.
• On-the-job coaching and support to promote workplace integration.
• Provide training and support to employers and assist with accommodations.
• Collaborate with individuals, employers, planning teams, families and community organizations.
• Advocate for rights and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in the workforce.
• Monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.
• Document services delivered with accurate notes.
• Maintain contact with individual support teams.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in employment services.

Skills

Assessments

Planning

Career pathway

Job development

Coaching

Collaboration

Advocacy

Progress monitoring

Documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum 20 years of age
• Complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks;
• Valid driver’s license and abstract (not to exceed 5 points) if driving is required.

Description

Employment Training Specialist

The Employment Training Specialist is responsible for providing support and guidance to individuals in their pursuit of employment and plays a crucial role in helping individuals achieve meaningful employment and promote their independence and inclusion within the workforce. This fee-for-service role will be based in Aliquippa Area covering various shifts.

This is a great opportunity to supplement your current income.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assessments and Individualized Planning- Assess skills and develop individualized plans to assist individuals in obtaining/maintaining employment.
• Develop a career pathway.
• Job Development and Placement- Address any barriers/ potential barriers to employment, assist with job searching skills, resume writing, interviewing/social skills, and workplace behavior.
• Job Coaching and Support- Provide on the job support, provide strategies, teach skills, and promote workplace integration.
• Training and Support-Provide support to employers and assist with any workplace accommodations.
• Collaboration and Coordination- Collaborate with the individual, employers, planning teams, families, and community organizations.
• Advocate-Advocate for the rights and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in the workforce.
• Progress Monitoring- Implement strategies to monitor progress.
• Provide Documentation- Document services delivered. Ensure notes are accurate and descriptive.
• Maintain contact with individual support teams.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in employment services

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.

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Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!