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Achieving True Self · 1 hour ago

Employment Specialist

Oakdale, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$17/hr - $21/hr

2+ years exp

Achieving True Self is a growing organization in Allegheny County, PA, looking for Employment Specialists to join their team. The role involves providing job-readiness and vocational coaching services to clients, particularly individuals with Autism and other disabilities, to help them secure competitive employment opportunities.

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Responsibilities

We spend a lot of time with our clients. Success happens when we can build a strong therapeutic rapport with our clients

Works directly with individuals or teams of adults and/or students on the Autism Spectrum or with other various disabilities to prepare for and assist with obtaining employment that aligns with the individual’s interests, skills and abilities

Provides timely communication to clients and schedules services and meetings in accordance with established program timelines

Completes all program documentation as assigned, including but not limited to Supported Employment Support Plans, Community Based Work Assessments, Developmental Reports, Monthly Progress Reports for worksite activities, Individual Work Plans, etc

Provides direct training, support, and coaching for program clients in a variety of settings

Conducts task analyses and breaks down tasks into manageable steps for program clients

Supports and models effective workplace communications, task completion, and problem solving with clients

Consult with management and coworkers to adapt and best support the client in the workplace. The goal is to educate on the unique needs and strengths of your clients

Leads Paid Work Experience (PWE) sessions for clients or experiential job try-outs based on their individual needs and available workplace experiences

Facilitates and participates in job shadow opportunities for individuals as authorized

Manages time and appointments to ensure consistent and effective service delivery in accordance with program timelines

Communicates with program leadership regarding employer outreach needs and opportunities

Directly communicates with employers to explore opportunities for program clients and share worksite based needs

Complete all necessary documentation associated with hours billed. You will be required to collect clinical data, compile and collect results, and complete reports based off of data collected

Maintain eligibility for direct services through participation in essential training programs and supervision as needed

Transport clients to/from interviews, project sites, or scheduled service locations on an as needed basis

Be a steward of ATS’s mission, vision, values, and beliefs

Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualification

ACRE certificationNeurodiverse individualsHigh School DiplomaGEDDriver’s LicenseCPR certificationTechnology proficiencyCoaching skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

High School Diploma or GED required

ACRE certification required within 6 months of employment

FBI Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History (Act 33) and PA Criminal History (Act 34) clearances are required by the Office of Developmental Programs

Valid CPR certification upon hire. If CPR is not valid upon hire, CPR training will be provided

Ability to use iPad and/or other tablet devices for documentation

General knowledge of computer systems, including Windows and Google products

Must be at least 18 years of age

A valid Pennsylvania driver's license with proof of car insurance, Pennsylvania vehicle registration, and a good driving record

Preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, or a related field strongly preferred

A minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals strongly preferred

Benefits

Bi-weekly, competitive pay, along with paid time off, and floating holiday hours for those who qualify.

Medical, dental, vision, and retirement options, as well as supplemental insurance and short term disability plans for those who qualify.

An entirely free and confidential employee assistance program that gives you access to mental health, financial health, legal services, and wellness benefits that can be used for you and your family.

Discount program too, like pet insurance.

Performance reviews conducted with supervisors to foster professional development

We “Hire to Retire” providing you with the tools necessary to grow with Achieving True Self.

Tuition discounts, college and university partnerships, and continued education and supervision opportunities for those who want to go back for continued education

Paid training for ACRE within the first 6 months of employment.

We celebrate differences and thrive on diversity.

We provide the technology (iPad or Chromebook) to record your data during sessions.

Travel time reimbursement; included in your total weekly hours

Considerate client matching based on your location and your availability