Employment Training Specialist

The Arc of Chester County•West Chester, PA

About The Position

The Employment Training Specialist (ETS), also referred to as a Job Coach, provides individualized employment-related services to candidates with disabilities through The Arc of Chester County’s Comprehensive Employment Services (CES) program. The role is responsible for competitive placement, including assessments, job development, job training, follow-up services, and maintaining participant records. The specialist helps candidates prepare resumes and applications, find employment, and transition into work by supporting them and their community employers during training. Positions are available in West Chester, Exton, and Southern Chester County; specialists work throughout Chester and Delaware Counties. This is a part-time position paying $18.00–$20.00 per hour.

Requirements

Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and follow through on agency policies and procedures.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred in vocational or rehabilitation counseling, education, psychology, or a related field.
Experience working directly with persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Participate in, collaborate on, and/or implement The Arc of Chester County’s five-year Strategic Plan.
Complete all required training and qualifications.
Promote CES services and develop positive partnerships with prospective employers to obtain employment opportunities for job-ready candidates.
Create and maintain a work schedule based on caseload and team coverage needs.
Collect, organize, and analyze participant information from records, interviews, assessments, and professional sources to assess interests, aptitudes, and vocational and interpersonal skills.
Evaluate and match candidates with employment opportunities based on their individual needs and aspirations.
Provide counseling, support, and instruction during the job-search process, including helping candidates prepare applications and resumes and practice for interviews while promoting independence.
Provide initial transportation for assessments and interviews when needed.
Provide one-on-one training at work sites and ongoing follow-up services based on individual needs.
Complete and submit required documentation promptly, including service notes, incident reports, time and attendance records, and mileage expenses.
Assist the program director with progress reports as requested.
Comply with agency policies and procedures, program requirements, waiver regulations and laws, and agency plans.
Prepare for and participate in required meetings, including team, service-plan, and committee meetings.
Provide guidance and referrals to specialists for participant concerns such as benefits management, unemployment compensation, and other employment-related issues.
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with employers, businesses, community members, service coordinators, counselors, participants, and families.
Maintain participant records, including referral and intake information, psychological reports, ISP and updates, Behavior Support Plans, fading and training plans, and job placement information.
Adjust work schedules and occasionally work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays when needed to support participants at their job sites.
Participate in Arc-sponsored events and perform other duties as assigned.