Community Employment Specialist

3 weeks ago


Philadelphia, United States JEVS Human Services Full time

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a** Community Employment Specialist**. HireAbility offers an empowering, customized employment program to assist individuals living with a disability by preparing them for employment.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Manage a caseload to provide job readiness and job coaching services
- Develop, modify, and monitor results of the job seeker’s goals, fading help as job seeker becomes more independent
- Maintain strong relationships with existing employers and companies
- Conduct assessments for job seekers. Meet with consumer, family, and others to understand the total life experience
- Support job seekers in obtaining interviews for identified jobs. Attend interview if needed
- Support those currently employed to increase skills, abilities, hours, duties, and authority as desired for career development
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field preferred
- 1 year experience in human services or disability services
- Vehicle and driver's license required.

**What’s in it for you**:

- 401(k), with company match
- Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Ample paid vacation and sick time
- 10-12 paid holidays per year
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
- Annual holiday party and office outings
- Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Dress-down Fridays
- Employee referral bonus
- Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

The base pay for this position ranges from $18.00 to $24.50 and will vary based on factors such as skills and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.
- Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact _your_ recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process._ _
- JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided._



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