Community Employment Specialist

Community Employment SpecialistAchieva Main Office - Pittsburgh, PA 15203Position SummaryThe Community Employment Specialist connects people with disabilities with community-based, competitive employment. Working 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.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist job seekers with disabilities secure competitive integrated employment through job finding or job development.Facilitate work assessments or job trials to evaluate a job seeker's interests and abilities.Provide job shadowing opportunities for job seekers to explore employment options.Help people discover job opportunities.Provide job coaching and support.Promote sustainable competitive-integrated employment by building and maintaining strong relationships with employers.Promote the inclusion of Achieva's employment supports and services to employers.QualificationsHigh 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 one-to-one basis using a variety of techniques.Ability to communicate an understanding of the needs of the business community and an understanding of job performance assessment.Position requires flexibility in the work schedule.Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.Properly insured vehicle available for daily use.Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances are required.Candidates who have experience working with people with disabilities, employment support, recruitment, or advocacy would be a great fit.Why Join Achieva?Meaningful Work: Directly contribute to the lives of people with disabilities.Inclusive Culture: Be part of a values-driven, supportive team.Benefits IncludeHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low employee contributionsCompany-Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions after one yearEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Generous Paid Time Off and Paid HolidaysProfessional development and training opportunitiesAchieva 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.