Job Coach / Employment Training Professional CEN FT, daylight w/ varying hours Centre County

Description

At Skills of Central PA, people are our priority! If you are searching for a rewarding position in the service of others where building relationships and human kindness are valued, consider a career with Skills.

We are seeking a Full-Time, primarily daylight, Job Coach/Employment Training Professional (ETP) to work in Centre County, providing work-based learning experience and shadowing supports, which enable referred individuals to experience, develop, and achieve job readiness skills so as to obtain and retain employment in the community – as well as delivering services on a one-to-one basis or in groups using positive approaches and person-centered practices. The schedule for this position will primarily be daylight but could vary due to the needs of the program. This is a temporary position for a summer program (more discussed during the interview).

Responsibilities of an Employment Training Professional:

• Meets with referrals and their team to provide program and employment information and options. Coordinates and participates in the development of plans for employment. Implements plans for employment. Provides any and all services necessary to achieve the community-based job.
• Provides training and one-on-one support to program participants once employment has been achieved. Fades off when appropriate. Follows up with program participants and employer as appropriate.
• Completes required paperwork and reports for internal and external audiences.
• Identifies transportation needs to and from job site as needed.
• Markets Skills Employment Services to funding sources and area business and industry.
• Attends a minimum of 24 hours of related training per year.

Why Skills?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401K Program
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
• Great coworkers/team that support you!

Skills of Central PA prohibits hiring and employment discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, race, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other bases under the law. Skills is an equal opportunity service provider and employer. 

Requirements

Requirements and Experience – we provide PAID training!

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or Business and 1 year related experience
• Associate’s Degree or 60 College Credits and 2 years related experience
• High School Diploma or GED and 4 years related experience or a parent of a program participant
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver’s License
• I9 Identification (Social Security Card, Passport, etc.)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds