Inclusion Specialist

Absolutely essential to our client's mission is the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. We are seeking an Inclusion Liaison to join our team and work closely with our client and their Designated Employer (DE) to create and promote opportunities for people with disabilities to become productive employees and contributors to the corporate mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate person-centered principles throughout the hiring and employment process.
• Stay current on best practices and trends related to the employment of people with disabilities.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with our client's and DE's systems, functions, and processes to identify barriers and opportunities.
• Analyze job opportunities at all DE work locations.
• Review job descriptions to determine essential job functions and identify suitable applicants from the applicant pool.
• Analyze DE's recruitment strategies and application processes to make recommendations on ways to enhance appeal and accessibility to people with disabilities.
• Identify technology and adaptations that will assist people with disabilities to become successful employees.
• Act as a resource to DE's management staff on best practices in the employment of people with disabilities.
• Develop and implement community outreach initiatives to promote efforts in the employment of people with disabilities.
• Maintain knowledge about funding sources for the employment of people with disabilities and tax incentives for hiring people with disabilities.
• Assist DE in replicating similar programs in other major geographical locations.

Requirements:

• Equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in human services or a related field and at least two years of experience in the employment of people with disabilities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the needs of people with disabilities in competitive employment, as well as an understanding of the needs of businesses. Excellent social skills and computer skills necessary.
• Must have or obtain one of the following within six months of first day of hire: a Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) credential from the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE); a Basic or Professional Employment Services Certificate of Achievement in Employment Services from the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE).
• The client will pay for training and certifications.
• Position requires flexibility in work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays; valid Pennsylvania Driver's License; properly insured vehicle available for daily use; and Act 33, 34, and FBI clearance.