Workforce Development Specialist - Altoona, PA

Overview

Job title:

Workforce Development Specialist

Job : #106754

Location:

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

Position type:
Fee for Service

Shift: 1st Shift - no weekends

Work schedule:

PRN as needed

• Assessments and individualized planning — assess skills and develop individualized plans to assist individuals in obtaining or maintaining employment.
• Develop a career pathway.
• Job development and placement — address barriers to employment, assist with job searching skills, resume writing, interviewing/social skills, and workplace behavior.
• Job coaching and support — provide on-the-job support, strategies, skills, and promote workplace integration.
• Training and support — provide support to employers and assist with workplace accommodations.
• Collaboration and coordination — collaborate with individuals, employers, planning teams, families, and community organizations.
• Advocacy — advocate for the rights and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in the workforce.
• Progress monitoring — implement strategies to monitor progress.
• Documentation — document services delivered; ensure notes are accurate and descriptive.
• Maintain contact with individual support teams.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in employment services.
• Receive ACRE certification.
• Must use personal vehicle for the position.

• Verifiable High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.
• Receive ACRE certification within 6 months of starting.
• Must use their own vehicle for position.

• Daily Pay — access your pay when you need it.
• Retirement plan — pre-tax and Roth options available.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker (limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance).
• Access to  for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. We are committed to creating teams that reflect the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply.