Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Achieving True Self - Allegheny County, PA

ATS is growing and we are looking for Employment Specialists to join our team!

An Employment Specialist is responsible for providing job-readiness and vocational coaching services. You will prepare your client for sustainable career opportunities and assist them in obtaining competitive integrated employment. This includes implementing established processes and use of program-specific resources designed to support adults and transition-age students with Autism/neurodivergent needs and other various disabilities in a variety of workplace settings. This includes identifying individual abilities & interests, coaching on critical workplace skills, modeling appropriate social interactions, redirecting perseverative behaviors, preparing for following written procedures and work instructions, interpreting environmental cues, identifying sensory needs, and discussing accommodations.

You will also have opportunities to support the workplace by coaching coworkers, consulting and coaching clients managers and consulting with other paid supports related to employment.

ATS is looking for candidates around the New Kensington, PA area who are available part time with the ability to grow into full-time over time.
Your availability needs to be flexible to match to the employment schedule of the clients you support
. Availability should include a minimum of 2-3 evenings a week and flexibility on the weekends.

The range for this position is $17-$21/hour based on commensurate experience.

One-time $1000 sign on bonus will be paid after the successful completion of 90 days in the field for anyone hired with proof of ACRE certification upon hire.

For those hired without ACRE certification, a one-time sign on bonus in the amount of $500 is paid after the successful completion of 90 days in the field.

• We offer bi-weekly, competitive pay, along with paid time off, and floating holiday hours for those who qualify.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, and retirement options, as well as supplemental insurance and short term disability plans for those who qualify.
• We offer 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. This includes a 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.
• We offer paid training for ACRE within the first 6 months of employment.
• We celebrate differences and thrive on diversity. We are committed to an inclusive-company culture, where team members can thrive and feel valued.
• 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.

The best perk we can offer is to provide you with a chance to make a difference in the lives of our clients while working with talented and dedicated people who love what they do.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Must be at least 18 years of age. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals strongly preferred.
• Driver’s License: A valid Pennsylvania driver's license with proof of car insurance, Pennsylvania vehicle registration, and a good driving record.
• Certification: ACRE certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Clearances: FBI Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History (Act 33) and PA Criminal History (Act 34) clearances are required by the Office of Developmental Programs.
• CPR:
  Valid CPR certification upon hire. If CPR…