Job Coach / Employment Training Professional (ETP) BL Full Time, Blair County

Skills of Central Pennsylvania•Altoona, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Skills of Central PA, people are our priority! If you are searching for a rewarding career in the service of others where building relationships and human kindness are valued, consider a career with Skills. We are seeking a Full Time Job Coach/Employment Training Professional (ETP,) in Altoona (with clients in Blair and into Bedford and Cambria Counties), to provide work-based learning experience and shadowing supports, which enable referred individuals to experience, develop, and achieve job readiness skills so as to obtain and retain employment in the community – as well as delivering services on a one-to-one basis or in groups using positive approaches and person-centered practices. Hours: Monday - Friday, occasional weekends. Daylight and evenings with some room for flexibility.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or Business and 1 year related experience
Associate’s Degree or 60 College Credits and 2 years related experience
High School Diploma or GED and 4 years related experience or a parent of a program participant
Must be 18 years of age or older
Valid Driver’s License
I9 Identification (Social Security Card, Passport, etc.)
Ability to lift 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Meets with referrals and their team to provide program and employment information and options.
Coordinates and participates in the development of plans for employment.
Implements plans for employment.
Provides any and all services necessary to achieve the community based job.
Provides training and one-on-one support to program participants once employment has been achieved.
Fades off when appropriate.
Follows up with program participants and employer as appropriate.
Completes required paperwork and reports for internal and external audiences.
Identifies transportation needs to and from job site as needed.
Markets Skills Employment Services to funding sources and area business and industry.
Attends a minimum of 24 hours of related training per year.