Vocational Program Specialist

OVR-Vocational Program Specialist

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Supporting individuals in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties and surrounding areas.

The Vocational Program Specialist serves as a key member of the vocational team, ensuring high quality support is provided to individuals seeking employment-related services with Achieving True Self. This full-time, hybrid administrative and direct support position will include program administrative tasks as well as service delivery for assigned customers.

What are the essential job duties of a Vocational Program Specialist at ATS?

• Oversees a team of Employment Specialists who are responsible for providing high quality vocational services to individuals referred through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). Provides advice on best practices, training on systems and processes, coaching through unusual occurrences that arise, and effective service delivery
• Provides approximately 20 hours/week of direct support services to individuals referred by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation or other, similar vocational support programs
• Ensures the OVR customer life-cycle is handled effectively and efficiently (from initial contact, to ongoing service provision, to case closure)
• Demonstrates expertise of OVR services ranging from Pre-ETS programs for students to adult services such as WEXA and Supported Employment. Participates in OVR office hours, reviews OVR documentation, and keeps up to date on changes and needs for each program
• Works with the Director to manage team member’s assigned caseloads, review and accept new referrals, and manage staff workloads to optimize support time and service delivery. Maintains a growth mindset at all times to ensure as many people can be supported as possible
• Tracks and reviews all reports submitted for OVR customers prior to final submission to applicable Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRCs). Ensures information in the report is complete, aligns with Central Reach documented hours, and supports the level of service provided. Ensures timely submission of reports and communicates invoicing needs to the billing team via internal tracking systems
• Acts as a stewart of Achieving True Self’s mission, vision, values, and beliefs
  
  

What are the qualifications of a Vocational Program Specialist?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related programs required
• 1-3 years experience as a Vocational Specialist or closely related position required
• 1 years experience directly supervising staff strongly preferred
• ACRE and/or CESP Certification is required
• Experience with direct support of individuals on the Autism Spectrum preferred
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Drivers’ License, car insurance, and have access to a vehicle in order to transport clients as assigned
• Must have or obtain TB test, FBI Criminal History, Pennsylvania Child Abuse, and Pennsylvania Criminal History clearances as required
• Proficient in the use of Google applications and ability to learn online systems
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills as well as verbal and written communication skills
  
  

What are the benefits of working at Achieving True Self?

• We offer bi-weekly, competitive pay, along with up to 2 weeks paid time off based on hours worked, and 6 paid holidays for those who qualify. Family medical leave options if eligible
• We offer medical coverage from individual to family plan options, dental, vision for those who qualify. ATS covers a portion of your monthly costs for medical benefits. We also offer a Health Reimbursement Account to employees to assist with the cost of your plans deductible to those eligible
• Retirement options in the form of 401K with an employer match, as well as supplemental, voluntary insurance and short term disability plans for those who qualify
• Employer paid life insurance is available for eligible employees
• We offer an entirely free and confidential employee assistance program that gives you access to mental health, financial health, legal services, and wellness benefits that can be used for you and your family. This includes a discount program too, like pet insurance
• We “Hire to Retire” providing you with the tools necessary to grow with Achieving True Self. Tuition discounts, college and university partnerships, and continued education and opportunities for those who want to go back for continued education
• We celebrate differences and thrive on diversity. We are committed to an inclusive-company culture, where team members can thrive and feel valued
  
  

Apply today by sending your resume or questions about the position to recruiting@achievingtrueself.com.

Who is ATS, and What is our Mission?

Achieving True Self is passionately cultivating and inspiring growth through the delivery of evidenced based treatment to assist individuals, families, organizations and their surrounding communities to achieve their self-defined goals. Through a supportive organizational culture focused on developing and retaining team members, we are determined to change the world by instilling hope and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self.

Achieving True Self is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that celebrates differences and thrives on diversity. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of their age, ancestry, color, citizenship status, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, orientation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any protected category or characteristic prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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Achieving True Self is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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