Job Coach/Employment Specialist - Human Services - Altoona, PA

Job Coach/Employment Specialist

Location: Blair County, PA

Schedule: Flexibility required, including occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays

Employment Type : Part-time, 20hr/Week

Pay Rate: $19.00-$21.00

Sign-On Bonus: $1,000

Make a Meaningful Impact

Are you a mission-driven individual looking to make a difference in someone’s life? Achieva is seeking caring, compassionate, and reliable individuals to support people with disabilities in achieving independence, connection, and personal fulfillment. If you value flexibility, empowerment, and community-centered work, we welcome your application.

About Achieva

For over 70 years, Achieva has supported and included individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each person’s unique aspirations.

Job Coach/Employment Specialist Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate work assessments or job trials to evaluate a job seeker’s interests and abilities.
• Provide job shadowing opportunities for job seekers to explore employment options.
• Help people discover job opportunities.
• Assist with the application and onboarding process
• Job Coach/Employment Specialist provides job coaching and support.
• Promote sustainable competitive-integrated employment by building and maintaining strong relationships with employers and business partners.
• Promote the inclusion of Achieva’s employment supports and services.
• Achieve the necessary utilization and billable hours on a monthly basis
• Maintains accurate documentation
• Participate in professional development and obtain required certification(s)
• Performs other related duties as assigned. This job description is not intended to cover or provide a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and one year of related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with disabilities working in the community and the ability to train people with disabilities on a one-to-one basis using a variety of techniques.
• Ability to communicate an understanding of the needs of the business community and an understanding of job performance assessment.
• Position requires flexibility in work schedule.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
• Properly insured vehicle available for daily use (use is reimbursed by Achieva).
• Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances are required.
• Candidates who have experience working with people with disabilities, employment support, recruitment, or advocacy would be a great fit.

Why Join Achieva?

Meaningful Work: Directly contribute to the lives of people with disabilities.

Inclusive Culture: Join a values-driven, supportive team.

Benefits Include:

• Phone stipend.
• Mileage reimbursement.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Achieva advocates with, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives.

Achieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a workplace and community where all individuals feel respected, included, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at ext. 650 or email