Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist (Starting Rate $17.05/Hour)

Published on January 8, 2026

Location: Bradford, PA

General: Responsible for planning and providing community employment services to individuals with disabilities.

Standard

Schedule:

Full-Time, 35-37.5 hours/week (hours vary based on employer/participant needs)

Contact: Brittany Keck, SHRM-CP, COO, ,  Ext. 211, Futures Rehabilitation Center, One Futures Way, Bradford, PA 16701

Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience working with adults with disabilities in employment settings or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, disability services, social services, business, education or other related field.

Position Requirements: Possess a strong working knowledge of all regulations pertaining to employment services, as well as excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills. Maintain a professional attitude and appearance. Personal qualifications include the ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, deal with changing priorities, to interpret programs to the community, attention to detail, leadership, clinical knowledge, supervisor abilities, the ability to work in a team environment with all levels of the organization and the understandings of individual needs.

Must have reliable transportation.

Physical and Training Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift up to 50 pounds and to reach with both hands and arms. Will be required to travel. Must have a valid driver’s license. Required to pass a PA State Police criminal record history check and/or or FBI criminal record history check if not a resident of PA.

Required to complete annual training each fiscal year in a total of (24) hours in various training categories to ensure compliance with State regulations. Required to have or obtain ACRE/CESP certification and CPR First Aid certification.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide pre-employment training; filling out job applications, interview preparation, socialization skills, transportation, hygiene, punctuality, etc.
• Act as an advocate for participants in the workplace as well as in the community
• Working knowledge of Social Security benefits and work incentives, tax incentives for employers, and other information relative to community employment for participants
• Provides community employment services and contracted services with OVR (Office of Vocational Rehabilitation)
• Provides Small Group Employment Services
• Provides job coaching and community based work assessments
• Seek and develop appropriate jobs for participants
• Coordinate with referring agencies to determine needs for services
• Acquire, maintain and secure all participant records in line with all regulatory requirements
• Provide transportation for participants to employment related activities as required
• Contributes to providing a safe and healthy environment by monitoring conditions and recommending changes
• Promote, maintain and model behavior that demonstrates respect for others and acknowledges the needs and rights of the participants we support
• Uses discretion and independent judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information in connection with Agency business
• Work in cooperation with other community agencies, businesses, and providers as needed
• Ensure adherence to confidential, legal, and Agency policies and procedures
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and group conferences
• Maintain high professional standards at work with regard to personal behavior and interactions with other staff, participants, families, and outside agencies
• This job description may not be all-inclusive and duties may be modified when necessary; employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor