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Embedded Employment Specialist - Sheetz Distribution Center Position
Description:
The Embedded Employment Specialist works for Achieva, but will be embedded into Sheetz Distribution Center to provide employment support and services to people with disabilities. Candidate will promote the inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will assist individuals to become independent productive employees. Candidates' time will be spent at Sheetz Distribution Center’s work site. Position reports directly to Achieva’s Associate Director of Community Integrated Employment and will work closely with the appointed contact at Sheetz.
Position Type:
- Full Time, hourly
- Hourly Rate: $17.66/hr
- Location: Sheetz Distribution Center - Claysburg/Blair County, PA
$2,000 hiring/retention bonus for full time hires!
Job Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Assist with application and onboarding process
- Provide job coaching and support.
- Promote sustainable competitive-integrated employment by building and maintaining strong relationships with DE.
- Promote the inclusion of Achieva’s employment supports and services.
- Performs other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Phone stipend
- Mileage Reimbursement
Additional Requirements:
High school diploma and minimum one year of related experience. Demonstrated experience supporting people with disabilities on a one-to-one basis to become competitively employed. Must be able to understand the needs of the businesses we serve and have an understanding of job performance assessment. Excellent social skills and computer skills required. Must have or obtain one of the following within six (6) months of first day of hire: a Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) credential from the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE); a Basic or Professional Employment Services Certificate of Achievement in Employment Services from the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE). Achieva will pay for training and certification. Position requires flexibility in work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays; valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License; properly insured vehicle available for daily use; and Act 33, 34 and FBI clearances.
Application Process:
Achieva invites interested persons to apply online at achieva.info.
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 accommodations 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 jobs@achieva.info
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