Job Coach

Job Coach - Irwin, PA

Achieving True Self (ATS) wants to invest in you!

• This is not a seasonal position. We do not hire for summer only.

At ATS, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a client. As an Employment Specialist, you will help individuals with disabilities and / or Autism transition into the job market by providing job readiness and employment support; assisting them to find, acquire, and maintain employment. You will get to have fun and let your personality shine while helping your client maintain their independence through meaningful employment.

As an Employment Specialist, we offer you paid training, opportunities for external education, and professional development. You will be a part of an exceptionally supportive work environment where team members thrive, feel valued, and are ultimately appreciated for their contributions.

$500 after 90 days in field without ACRES certification, $1000 after 90 days with ACRES certification

Our clients need employment support starting at 7am. If applying, please make sure you are available to start at 7am M-F.

Where is ATS providing Employment Specialist services?

Benefits of working at Achieving True Self :

Competitive pay

Part-time caseload growing into full-time opportunities available

Bi-weekly paydays

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Option

Travel time reimbursement

Continued education supervision opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition discounts at several Colleges and Universities

Work / Life Balance

Company technology provided

Required Qualifications :

A minimum of 6 months of professional experience working directly in with Individuals with Disabilities and Autism. This role should be as a DSP, HAB Aide, or other professional who has worked 1 : 1 with thier participant.

ACRE certification a plus. All candidates must be willing to complete their ACRE training and certification.

High school diploma or equivalent

A valid Pennsylvania driver's license with proof of car insurance and a good driving record.

Your own reliable vehicle.

Valid CPR certification. If this is expired or you do not have it, we can provide you with CPR certification upon hire.

Core Responsibilities :

Work with your client to determine career interests and strengths.

Complete a Career Assessment Report to include interests, skills, work and volunteer history, situational assessments, informative interviews, job-type identification, based on interests and strengths, and skills and training needed.

Assist your client with job finding; resume building and development, job seeking and job skills, including consulting with employment networks, as well as, exploring opportunities for self-employment, interview preparation and guidance

Provide transportation services, as needed, to support your clients ability to get to and from employment. Provide support and instruction for learning transportation usage.

Work with your clients to customize supports, as well as, work through negotiating conditions of employment with the employer.

Provide in-person, on the job training on job tasks and ongoing support with the client and their employer, to include instruction for work habits, work assignments, maintaining job skills and performance achievements, orientation, job aid tools, accommodations including technology, and interpersonal skills.

Create a detailed plan for support to decrease as their independence, skills, and productivity increase.

Who is ATS, and What is our Mission? :

Achieving True Self is passionately cultivating and inspiring growth through the delivery of evidenced based treatment to assist individuals, families, organizations and their surrounding communities to achieve their self-defined goals. Through a supportive organizational culture focused on developing and retaining team members, we are determined to change the world by instilling hope and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self.

Achieving True Self is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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Achieving True Self is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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