Employment Specialist

Access Services • Upper Moreland Township, PA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Access Services is seeking an Employment Specialist to support individuals with disabilities in achieving meaningful employment and personal growth. The position works closely with individuals, families, employers, community agencies, and vocational rehabilitation professionals to develop and implement individualized employment plans. The Employment Specialist helps individuals secure and maintain competitive community-based employment, provides tailored job coaching and on-the-job training, and delivers ongoing support for long-term workplace success. The role combines direct service, case management, employer relationship building, and advocacy, while supporting the safety, well-being, and development of each individual served.

The work combines community-based services and office responsibilities, with hybrid remote flexibility. Regular travel is required in Bucks and Montgomery counties; current cases span Willow Grove to Chalfont. The schedule is 35–40 hours per week within regular business hours, with flexibility to meet caseload needs, including nights and weekends as needed. Starting pay is $19.66 per hour, with increases based on education and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in public relations, human services, rehabilitation, human resources, employment, counseling, education, or a related field.
• For candidates with at least one year of employment-services experience: Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification from the Association of People Supporting Employment First. Candidates without prior employment experience must satisfactorily complete the 40-hour Basic Employment Services Certificate of Achievement training through the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators within six months of hire.
• Valid U.S. driver's license held for at least two years, excluding time with a learner's permit.
• No serious traffic convictions within the past three years, including DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents during that period.
• Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours, with valid registration and inspection stickers.
• Valid auto insurance and proof of covered-driver status on the policy.
• Familiarity with methods and materials for educating or training individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively with people and contribute productively as a team member.
• Ability to physically support or assist individuals with physical disabilities.
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms, and technologies; ability to navigate network drives and perform basic hardware use and troubleshooting.
• Ability to travel during the workday, including to offsite and regional office locations.
• Ability to perform the described physical duties, including standing, sitting, running, walking, climbing stairs, staying with and assisting individuals, helping an individual who has fallen regardless of weight or size, using desktop computer equipment daily, and lifting or moving items up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure the safety and well-being of individuals receiving services.
• Assist, support, and instruct individuals to provide appropriate opportunities for growth and development.
• Assist the director with developing and coordinating the assigned program component, including coordinating individual schedules.
• Participate in interdepartmental team meetings and serve as a liaison among individuals, family members, residential support staff, county case managers, program management, and employer and community contacts.
• Develop, implement, and monitor action plans and OVR Individualized Plans for Employment for assigned individuals.
• Help individuals locate competitive employment opportunities in the community.
• Support individuals in maintaining employment, provide job-specific on-the-job training, and deliver follow-along supports appropriate to the individual and situation.
• Complete assessments, job-site analyses, data and placement records, correspondence, required reports, and file management.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Know emergency procedures and provide instruction and coordination of those procedures to individuals receiving the service.
• Travel during the workday to provide community-based services and attend offsite meetings.
• Meet qualifying and ongoing job criteria, including background checks, a physical examination, and a driving history record.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance, disability protection, and catastrophic sick leave.
• The company covers up to 88% of health premiums; many employees pay less than $150 per month.
• Full-time employees earn up to nearly six weeks of paid time off in their first year, including 20 or more PTO days and nine paid holidays, with additional time as their careers progress.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to college tuition discounts.
• Mileage and toll reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential resources for employees and their families, including counseling and emotional support through in-person, telehealth, and text therapy, as well as financial and legal guidance.
• Paid training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to learn and advance across roles and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED