Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist responsible for providing job-readiness and vocational coaching services to adults and transition age students with Autism/neurodivergent needs and other various disabilities in a variety of workplace settings.

Requirements

• 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
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals strongly preferred
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with proof of car insurance, Pennsylvania vehicle registration, and a good driving record
• ACRE certification required within 6 months of employment
• FBI Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History (Act 33) and PA Criminal History (Act 34) clearances required by the Office of Developmental Programs
• Valid CPR certification upon hire
• Ability to use iPad and/or other tablet devices for documentation
• General knowledge of computer systems, including Windows and Google products

Benefits

• Bi-weekly, competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Floating holiday hours for those who qualify
• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement options
• Supplemental insurance and short term disability plans for those who qualify
• Free and confidential employee assistance program
• 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