Vista Autism Services · 3 months ago
Employment Specialist
Hershey, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $21/hr
1+ years expVista Autism Services is dedicated to assisting individuals on the autism spectrum in securing and maintaining competitive employment. The Employment Specialist plays a crucial role in building relationships with clients and community partners, assessing employable skills, and providing necessary support in workplace environments.
EducationHealth CarePsychologySpecial Education
Responsibilities
Serves as the primary staff assigned to support customers in job settings, by utilizing the customer’s most effective teaching strategies to navigate their workplace, produce quality work, and engage in appropriate social interactions
Identifies the need for accommodations, then develop and implement them
Formulates job support plan with goal to fade to natural supports within business
Facilitates interactions between customers and his or her supervisor(s) and coworker(s)
Ensures all relevant team members are notified of company events or policy/procedure changes
Supports customer/legal guardians with coordination of transportation to and from work and communicating schedule changes per company policy
Monitors and communicates customers’ performances on worksite, report on service logs, analyze data, collaborate with team concerning changes needed
Uses principles of ABA to reduce occurrences of undesirable behavior and report/document incidences if they occur
Documents billing at time of delivery of service and completes other required paperwork as assigned
Effectively debriefs difficult or uncomfortable situations with businesses
Initiates professional development by reading/watching all assigned literature/webinars and actively participating in training exercises
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum High School diploma required
1-3 years of experience working with the autism population required
Earning of the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certificate within 9 months of hire required
Clean driving record (no more than 2 moving violations in a 3-year span), valid PA driver's license, current vehicle inspection, up-to-date vehicle registration, and proof of adequate insurance coverage required
Successful completion of Vista's crisis intervention training required
Successful completion of Community Participation Support Training required within 60 days of hire required
Required passing of all pre-employment regulatory and safety-sensitive employee requirements including, but not limited to, PPD testing, physical exam, and drug tests
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related service field highly desired
Association of Community Rehabilitation (ACRE) certification or Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification highly desired
Certified Employment Specialist Provider highly desired
Connections to local businesses preferred
Demonstrates organizational skills
Effectively manages multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
Benefits
Individualized Direct Support schedule
Team Oriented Approach
No evenings or weekends!
40 hours guaranteed
Schedule is generated by Supervisor
Company
Vista Autism Services
Vista Autism Services offers special education and therapeutic services to individuals with autism in Central Pennsylvania.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nzenalu Obinelo
Chief Executive Officer
Trevor Motley
Chief Operating Officer
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