Training Specialist - Altoona, PA

Overview

Employment Training Specialist

Position : #106845

Locations:
Multiple Locations

Shift: 1st Shift - no weekends

Work Schedule:

varies

• 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 the individual, 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 be over 18 years old.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle.

• Daily Pay – access your pay when you need it.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options for employee contributions.
• Voluntary benefits offered through the American Worker (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; not a substitute for major medical).
• 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 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 encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We welcome all Veterans to apply!