Lead Community Employment Specialist

Additional Job Details
Employment Type: Full-Time Hourly
Pay Rate: $21.00/Hour
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2000

Make a Meaningful Impact

Are you a mission-driven 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 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.

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 Summary

The Lead Employment Specialist role involves overseeing training and assisting individuals with disabilities in competitive integrated employment. It also includes identifying and cultivating community-based employment opportunities building strong relationships with businesses for job placements and work assessments. This role reports to Achievas Associate Director of Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) and works in close coordination with the CIE leadership team in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinates all intakes and team meetings (including service coordination meetings)

• Facilitates job trials and work assessments to evaluate interests and skills

• Assists job seekers in discovering and maintaining meaningful employment

• Helps individuals navigate onboarding training and performance expectations

• Provides on-site job coaching and workplace integration support

• Fosters strong relationships with employers and business partners in the community

• Promotes inclusive practices and sustainable competitive integrated employment

• Train and mentor new support staff as needed

• Assist Employment Specialists in maintaining quality standards achieving goals for community employment

• Monitors service utilization and tracks progress towards target numbers and billable hours.

• Maintains accurate documentation and participates in quality assurance activities

• Represents Achieva in collaboration meetings with stakeholders

• Participates in professional development and obtains required certification(s)

• Perform other related 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. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of an Associates degree in social science or related field

• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting individuals with disabilities in employment or a related setting

• Prefer candidates with CESP (Certified Employment Support Professional) credential from APSE ACRE Certificate of Achievement (Basic or Professional level) and/or Discovery/Customized Employment Certification

• Supervisory experience preferred

• Demonstrated experience in job coaching and performance evaluations

• Strong communication social and organizational skills

• Computer proficiency for documentation and communication

• Must meet PA Act 33 34 and FBI clearance requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania drivers license and insured personal vehicle required

Schedule & Travel

• Full-Time (37.5/ Week)

• Flexibility required including occasional evenings weekends or holidays

• Travel to various job sites and business partners within the community

• Mileage reimbursement is provided

Why Join Achieva

Meaningful Work: Directly contribute to the lives of people with disabilities

Inclusive Culture: Be part of a values-driven supportive teamComprehensive Benefits Include:

• Health Dental and Vision Insurance with low employee contributions

• Company-Paid Life AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions after one year

• Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays for work-life balance

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Achieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a workplace and community where all individuals feel respected included and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin veteran status or genetic information.

We are dedicated to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment programs and activities. To request an accommodation contact Human Resources at ext 650 or .