Community Employment Specialist
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Job Title: Community Employment Specialist
Are you a missiondriven individual looking for a career to make a difference in someones 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 is an organization where everyone is valued and respected. Achieva employees support people with disabilities as they live work playand follow their life aspirations.
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)
Hourly rate:$17.66/hr;$2000 Hiring Bonus!
Location:Allegheny County
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!
Position Description
The Community Employment Specialist connects people with disabilities with communitybased competitive employment. Working mainly 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
Help job seekers with disabilities secure competitive integrated employment through job finding or job development.
Facilitate work assessments or job trials to evaluate a job seekers interest and abilities.
Provide job shadowing opportunities for job seekers to explore employment options.
Discover job opportunities build and maintain relationships with employers and promote sustainable competitive integrated employment:
Market Achieva employment supports and services and promote the inclusion 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.
Paid time off and holiday pay
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 onetoone 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 Drivers 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 atext.650 or email
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
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