Employment Specialist/Job Coach
$19 per hourAbsolute Staffing & Consulting Solutions
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)
If you’re passionate about workers’ compensation claims and want to grow your career with a respected industry leader, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join Absolute Staffing's team!
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If you are passionate about helping others succeed and want to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.
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