Community Employment Specialist - Blair County

Community Employment Specialist - Blair County Remote Altoona - Altoona, PA 16601 Apply Apply Description Job Title: Community Employment Specialist Are you a mission-driven individual looking for a career to make a difference in someone's life? Are you seeking a position that offers flexibility to fit your schedule, including various shifts and weekends? Achieva offers career opportunities to individuals who are caring, compassionate and kind. Achieva is an organization where everyone is valued and respected. Achieva employees support people with disabilities as they live, work, play, and follow their life aspirations. We are currently seeking a passionate person to help people with disabilities find competitive integrated employment and lead a life of personal significance. Hiring / retention bonus of $2,000.00 for full-time hires! About Achieva At Achieva, we envision a community where all people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance. We are an organization of professionals and community partners that help people reach their individualized goals. For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to the support and inclusion of those with disabilities. Position type: Full Time, hourly (some flexibility in scheduling) Minimum requirements: Equivalent of a high school diploma and availability to work some evenings/weekends. Candidates who have experience working with people with disabilities, employment support, recruitment, or advocacy would be a great fit! Hourly rate: $17.31/hr Location: Hybrid/Allegheny County Area Position Description The Community Employment Specialist connects people with disabilities with community-based, competitive employment. Working in the community, this person assesses skills, builds job seeker competencies, establishes relationships with businesses and gives individuals the tools and support needed to be successful. Job Responsibilities – Highlights Assist job seekers with disabilities secure competitive integrated employment through job finding or job development. Facilitate work assessments or job trials to evaluate a job seeker’s interests and abilities. Provide job shadowing opportunities for job seekers to explore employment options. Help people discover job opportunities. Provide job coaching and support. Promote sustainable competitive-integrated employment by building and maintaining strong relationships with employers. Promote the inclusion of Achieva’s employment supports and services to employers. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision with low employee monthly contributions and low deductibles. Achieva pays for term life insurance, accidental death insurance, and long term disability. 403(b) retirement plan. Achieva contributes to the 403(b) retirement plan after 1 year with or without employee contributions. Generous paid time off and holiday pay. Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Voluntary life and voluntary long-term disability Free on-site parking Employer Assistance Program Phone stipend Mileage Reimbursement Qualifications Additional Requirements High school diploma and one year of related experience. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with disabilities working in the community, and the ability to train people with disabilities on a one-to-one basis using a variety of techniques is required. Must be able to communicate an understanding of the needs of the business community and have an understanding of job performance assessment. Position requires flexibility in work schedule, valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, properly insured vehicle available for daily use (use is reimbursed by Achieva), Act 33, 34 and FBI clearances are required. Achieva is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Achieva is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at 412-995-5000 ext.650, or email [email protected].