Community Employment Specialist

JEVS Human Services • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

HireAbility offers an empowering, customized employment program to assist individuals living with a disability by preparing them for employment.

Requirements

• Associates degree in a human services related field & 1 year experience in human services or disability services
• Vehicle and driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload to provide job readiness and job coaching services
• Develop, modify, and monitor results of the job seeker’s goals, fading help as job seeker becomes more independent
• Maintain strong relationships with existing employers and companies
• Conduct assessments for job seekers.
• Meet with consumer, family, and others to understand the total life experience
• Support job seekers in obtaining interviews for identified jobs. Attend interview if needed
• Support those currently employed to increase skills, abilities, hours, duties, and authority as desired for career development

Benefits

• 401(k), with company match
• Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Ample paid vacation and sick time
• 10-12 paid holidays per year
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
• Annual holiday party and office outings
• Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Dress-down Fridays
• Employee referral bonus
• Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree