Employment Specialist/Job Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Employment Specialist/ Job Coach

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Altoona, PA (Local travel required)

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

Contract duration: 9 months

About Us

Absolute Staffing & Consulting Solutions is a woman, minority, and veteran-owned business based in Westminster, Maryland. We specialize in staff augmentation across IT, allied health, customer support, and administrative roles, supporting both private and government clients.

About the Client

Our client is a leading service organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. Their Employment Supports team helps individuals secure competitive, integrated employment while partnering with businesses to build inclusive workplaces.

They are committed to helping individuals earn competitive wages, work in community-based settings, and reach their full potential.

Position Overview

The Employment Specialist/ Job Coach works directly in the community to help individuals with disabilities find and maintain meaningful employment. This role focuses on skill development, job placement, and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess job seeker skills, interests, and abilities
• Coordinate job trials and work assessments
• Facilitate job shadowing opportunities
• Assist with job searches, applications, and onboarding
• Provide job coaching and ongoing support
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers
• Support long-term employment success for individuals
• Follow project guidelines related to employment initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand employer needs and evaluate job performance
• Ability to work independently in a community setting

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain CESP or ACRE certification within 6 months of hire
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle
• Ability to obtain Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay Rate : $19/ per hour

Paid Time Off

• Generous PTO package
• Paid Holiday Schedule

Health Insurance

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Ancillary Benefits

• Short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Support for emotional well-being, legal & financial matters, family & relationships, and work-life transitions.

Retirement

401(k) plan available (discretionary employer match based on company profitability)

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