Employment Training Specialist

The Arc of York & Adams Counties; York (York County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of York & Adams Counties is seeking an Employment Support Specialist to help individuals with disabilities secure and sustain employment. You’ll train on-site and provide follow-up services to support ongoing success.

Location is York, PA with non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed to meet client needs. Some driving may be required in a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED with two years vocational or human services work experience.
• Prefer college/technical school/university degree in Human Services with at least 6 months of related work experience.
• Must pass background checks and have PA driver's license and valid vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Job development including cold calling, visits to potential job sites, and assessments.
• Assess clients for qualifications and match to job openings (Job Analysis functions).
• Provide on‑the‑job training and support until client performs satisfactorily.
• Plan phased withdrawal to increase client independence and set up natural supports.
• Coordinate with other service providers to ensure client success.
• Document information timely for reporting and accountability.

Skills

Diverse communication

Disability interaction

English proficiency

Non-traditional hours

Problem-solving

Networking

Time management

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma/GED

Human services experience

College degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Assists individuals with disabilities to secure and maintain employment. This includes supporting that individual in the new position while training on the jobsite and then providing follow-up services designed to help the individual maintain the position.

Description

An ETS does not typically work traditional work hours. Although office hours are 8am-4pm Monday through Friday, work hours consistently involve evenings and weekends and are necessary to accommodate the needs of their clients. The hours can include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnights.

Location

Location; York, PA

Payrate

Payrate: $19.00/ hr

Duties/Responsibilities

• Job development functions including, but not limited to: cold calling, personal visits to potential job sites, and situational assessments.
• Assess individuals (clients) for qualifications, match individuals to job openings. (also referred to as Individual Assessment, Job Match, and Job Analysis functions).
• Act as primary trainer/support person for individuals as assigned, ensuring that the client performs the job satisfactorily during all phases of job training.
• Withdraw or fade from the client and job site in a planned progression to allow the client to work more independently over time. This includes setting up necessary natural support services.
• Maintain service coordination with other service providers as appropriate.
• Follow-up with the client according to program requirements for as long as necessary to ensure client success on the job.
• Document required information in a timely and complete manner for reporting purposes and to ensure accountable service delivery.
• Participate in Penn Employment Services staff meetings and Arc staff meetings as directed by the supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers, advancing the mission and values of The Arc within the organization and the community. Might be asked to cover clients of co-workers when necessary.
• Will occasionally be required to drive clients to appointments, the job site, etc., in a company-owned vehicle.
• Other relevant tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Accommodations

The employee is responsible for making the employer aware of the need for accommodation. The Arc will make accommodations to an extent possible. Accommodations cannot impact effectiveness of the employee and cannot cause undue business hardship to The Arc or its programs.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of appropriate means of communication and interaction with clients from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, races and ethnicities, religions, etc.
• Knowledge of appropriate means of interacting and communicating with individuals with intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities.
• Mastery of English language, basic math skills, and typical office computer software.
• Have highly refined people and organizational skills, be flexible in working non-traditional hours and a schedule that can change frequently and may occur on weekends and holidays.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; interpersonal skills that put people at ease
• Network with professionals from other organizations in the best interests of the client and The Arc
• Time management
• Work mostly independently
• Maintain confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

Skills/Requirements to perform tasks may include but not limited to

• Must be able to lift and/or move at least 15lbs

The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, reach, extend, lift, and carry weights.

• Frequently use hands to finger, handle, and reach with arms and hands below or at the waist level and above shoulder height.
• Be able to pull, push, lift, or carry.
• Be able to stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl.
• Constantly be able to talk or communication, hear, taste, or smell.
• Specific vision abilities may include close vision; color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Be exposed to all outside weather conditions (including but not limited to sun, rain, heat, cold, snow, etc.), dust, and fumes while working.
• Noise level moderate level, rarely loud

Education/Experience

Minimum of high school diploma/GED plus two years vocational or human services work experience.

Prefer college/technical school/university degree in the Human Services field plus, a minimum of 6 months of related work experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Background Checks:
  • Child Line
  • Pennsylvania State Police
  • FBI Finger Printing
  • DMV
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
• Valid vehicle insurance

Valid vehicle registration