Part-Time Employment Coach for Neurodiverse Adults

Hyra; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement options

Employee assistance program

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Achieving True Self in Pittsburgh's North Side seeks an Employment Specialist to provide job-readiness and vocational coaching for adults and transition-age students with autism and other disabilities. You will identify strengths, coach workplace skills, and support clients in obtaining competitive employment across varied settings.

Role is part-time with potential growth to full-time. Availability includes 2–3 evenings weekly and weekend flexibility in Allegheny County.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals strongly preferred.
• Driver's License: A valid Pennsylvania driver's license with proof of car insurance, Pennsylvania vehicle registration, and a good driving record.
• Certification: ACRE certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Clearances: FBI Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History (Act 33) and PA Criminal History (Act 34) clearances are required by the Office of Developmental Programs.
• CPR: Valid CPR certification upon hire. If CPR is not valid upon hire, CPR training will be provided.
• Comfort using technology: Ability to use iPad and/or other tablet devices for documentation. General knowledge of computer systems, including Windows and Google products.

Responsibilities

• We spend a lot of time with our clients to build a strong therapeutic rapport.
• Works directly with individuals or teams of adults and/or students on the Autism Spectrum or with other disabilities to prepare for employment.
• Provides timely communication to clients and schedules services and meetings within timelines.
• Completes program documentation including Supported Employment Plans and progress reports.
• Provides direct training, support, and coaching for program clients in various settings.
• Conducts task analyses and breaks down tasks into manageable steps for clients.
• Supports effective workplace communications, task completion, and problem solving.
• Leads paid work experiences and job shadow opportunities as needed.
• Manages time and appointments to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Communicates with employers to explore opportunities and support needs.
• Complete documentation for hours billed and data collection.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Technology literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Windows OS

Google Apps

iPad

Job description

Achieving True Self in Pittsburgh's North Side seeks an Employment Specialist to provide job-readiness and vocational coaching for adults and transition-age students with autism and other disabilities. You will identify strengths, coach workplace skills, and support clients in obtaining competitive employment across varied settings.

Role is part-time with potential growth to full-time. Availability includes 2–3 evenings weekly and weekend flexibility in Allegheny County.