Employment Training Specilaist

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking an Employment Training Specialist to join their team in Philadelphia, PA. This role actively supports competitive employment as a primary outcome for Consumers, providing vocational education, assessment, support, and liaison services for adults with serious mental illness. The goal is to place and maintain these individuals in competitive employment within the community. The Specialist will assess skills and desires, secure compatible employment, provide on-site training, and offer ongoing follow-up support to both the Consumer and the employer.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required
• Experience working with IDD population
• Must obtain ACRES certification within 6 months of hire
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Actively supports competitive employment as a primary outcome for Consumers.
• Provide vocational education, assessment, support and liaison services for adults with serious mental illness.
• Place and maintain individuals in competitive employment in the community.
• Assess the skills and desires of Consumers.
• Secure compatible employment within the community.
• Provide on-site training.
• Continue with follow-up supports and services for both the Consumer and the employer.

Benefits

• Access to pay when you need it (DailyPay)
• Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
• Voluntary limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance through American Worker
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On the Goga well-being platform
• Employee discounts and savings programs
• Access to Pryor Online Learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED