Employment Specialist/Job Coach

Position Summary:

CARES of Central PA provides employment services for people with intellectual disabilities and mental health disorders. We provide employment services including career assessment, job finding/development, and job coaching and support. Supported employment services are provided in a variety of community settings to support individuals in obtaining and sustaining competitive integrated employment. The Employment Specialist is responsible for assisting individuals in preparing for, finding, and maintaining competitive employment through Supported Employment. This position will require case management of up to 40 clients at any given time, daily logging of all job finding and job coaching activities, and collaboration with potential employers. In addition to a knowledge and understanding of clients with intellectual disabilities and mental health disorders, ability to build relationships with employers is key to the success of clients.

Responsibilities:

Evaluating work readiness of clients

Following ISP’s and the predetermined job of interest to seek appropriate potential employment

Provide resume writing skills and interview preparation as needed

Provide training and support to all supported employment clients as needed

Create awareness in the community of employment services available to employers

Research, contact, and develop relationships with businesses in the community, meet with potential employers and professionally represent the agency by presenting the Supported Employment Program and what it has to offer

Provide 1:1 support to clients on the job once employment is obtained and advocate on the job while providing exceptional customer service to employers and employees

Connect job seekers to appropriate jobs and support them through all follow-up activities after interviews and after placement

Provide intensive job coaching and fading out according to employer and client needs

Follow-up with placed clients and employers to ensure retention and to encourage new opportunities with employers

Work a very flexible schedule based on client need

Update and maintain daily client logs

Manage a caseload of up to 40 clients at any given time

Other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Experience and Training

Associates Degree with 3 years’ experience in Employment Services

Bachelor’s Degree with 1 years’ experience in Employment Services

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Chapter 6100 Regulations

Fire & Safety Training

Computer proficiency including Google, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.

Knowledge of and ability to write daily logs and progress notes

Excellent organization skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent customer service skills

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Willingness to work in office, in home, and in the community

Work Remotely

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.10 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $17