Job Title:Embedded Employment Specialist

Position Type:Full-time, hourly

Hourly Rate:$20.00/hour

Location:Various retail partner locations and local office in Erie, PA

Contract: 9-12 Months (Potential for extension)

Position Overview:

The Embedded Employment Specialist will be dedicated to providing on-site employment support and services to individuals with disabilities at various retail partner locations. The goal of this role is to promote inclusion and support individuals in becoming independent, productive employees. This position will work closely with both internal leadership and a designated business contact at the partner organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate job trials and work assessments to evaluate interests and abilities

• Provide job shadowing opportunities to explore career paths

• Help individuals identify and pursue appropriate job opportunities

• Assist with application processes and onboarding procedures

• Deliver on-the-job coaching and individualized support

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners to support inclusive hiring

• Advocate for and promote the organization’s employment support services

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• At least one year of experience supporting individuals with disabilities in competitive employment settings

• Strong understanding of business needs and job performance assessment

• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, or holidays

• Valid PA driver’s license and insured vehicle for daily travel

• Required clearances: Act 33, Act 34, and FBI (employer will cover costs)

Certification Requirement:

Must obtain one of the following within 6 months of hire (employer-paid training):

• Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) from APSE
  or

• ACRE Basic or Professional Certificate in Employment Services

Benefits :

Health Insurance

• Medical, dental, and vision (70% employer-paid for employee-only coverage)
• Dependent coverage available (100% employee-paid)
• Coverage starts the 1st of the month after eligibility

Ancillary Benefits (100% Employer Paid)

• Short-term & long-term disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Life insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 80 hours annually: 40 hours on Jan 1, 40 hours on Jul 1 (prorated by start date)
• Use available after 90-day introductory period
• PTO does not roll over; “use or lose” policy

Retirement

• 401(k) available after one year with 1,000 service hours
• Discretionary employer match based on company profitability