Employment Specialist/Job Coach

Community Employment Specialist

The Community Employment Specialist 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 include assessing job seeker skills, interests, and abilities; coordinating job trials and work assessments; facilitating job shadowing opportunities; assisting with job searches, applications, and onboarding; providing job coaching and ongoing support; building and maintaining relationships with local employers; supporting long-term employment success for individuals; following project guidelines related to employment initiatives; and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include a 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, and ability to work independently in a community setting.

Additional requirements include the 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, and ability to obtain Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.