Community Employment Specialist

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Pay Rate: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Make a Meaningful Impact

Are you a mission-driven individual looking to make a difference in someone’s life? Achieva is seeking caring, compassionate, and reliable individuals to support people with disabilities in achieving independence, connection, and personal fulfillment. If you value flexibility, empowerment, and community-centered work, we welcome you to apply.

About Achieva

For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to supporting and including individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each person’s unique aspirations.

Position Summary

The Community Employment Specialist connects people with disabilities with community-based, competitive employment. Working mainly in the community, this person assesses skills, builds job seeker competencies, establishes relationships with businesses and gives individuals the tools and support needed to be successful.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate work assessments or job trials to evaluate a job seeker’s interests and abilities

• Provide job shadowing opportunities for job seekers to explore employment options

• Help people discover job opportunities

• Assist with application and onboarding process

• Provide job coaching and support

• Promote sustainable competitive-integrated employment by building and maintaining strong relationships with employers and business partners

• Promote the inclusion of Achieva’s employment supports and services

• Achieves the necessary utilization and billable hours on a monthly basis

• Maintains accurate documentation

• Participates in professional development and obtain required certification(s)

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma and minimum one year of related experience

• Demonstrated experience supporting people with disabilities on a one-to-one basis to become competitively employed

• Must be able to understand the needs of the businesses we serve and have an understanding of job performance assessment

• Excellent social skills and computer skills required

• Must have or obtain one of the following within six (6) months of first day of hire: a Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) credential from the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE); a Basic or Professional Employment Services Certificate of Achievement in Employment Services from the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE). Achieva will pay for training and certification

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License; properly insured vehicle available for daily use; and Act 33, 34 and FBI clearances

Work Arrangements

• Flexibility required, including occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays

• Travel to various job sites and business partners within the community

Why Join Achieva?

Meaningful Work: Directly contribute to the lives of people with disabilities
Inclusive Culture: Be part of a values-driven, supportive team
Comprehensive Benefits Include: