Employment Specialist Job - (State College, PA)

The Arc of Centre County is currently recruiting for a part time Employment Specialist. This is a terrific opportunity for someone looking to make a difference in the lives of others! The Employment Specialist will be responsible for providing supportive employment services to individuals with a disability who are seeking or who have obtained competitive community employment. The Employment Specialist provides vocational planning services, including evaluation and employment preparation, job development, job coaching, and follow-along services. The overall goal of the Employment Specialist is to support individuals in each step of the employment process therefore allowing the individual to fully develop and utilize his/her vocational skill set. Shifts will be scheduled according to the needs of the individuals, but the majority of shifts occur during traditional work hours; some evenings and weekends are necessary. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday availability is a must.