Employment Training Specialist

RiseMe; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Merakey seeks an Employment Training Specialist to support individuals pursuing meaningful employment and to promote independence and workforce inclusion. The role is fee-for-service and based in the Aliquippa Area, covering various shifts.

The specialist will assess skills, develop plans, coach on job search skills, and collaborate with employers and families to remove barriers, while documenting progress and ensuring quality services.

Qualifications

• Age 20+
• Complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Obtain Supported Employment Certification

Responsibilities

• Assess skills and develop individualized plans to help individuals obtain/maintain employment
• Develop a career pathway for each client
• Address barriers to employment; assist with resume writing, interview skills, and workplace behavior
• Provide on-the-job coaching and support to promote workplace integration
• Support employers and arrange workplace accommodations as needed
• Collaborate with individuals, employers, planning teams, families, and community organizations
• Advocate for the rights and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in the workforce
• Monitor progress and document services delivered

Skills

Assessment planning

Career pathway

Job development

Job coaching

Collaboration

Advocacy

Documentation

Job 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
• Receive Supported Employment certification

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!

Qualifications

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.
• Obtain Supported Employment Certification