Job Title:Inclusion Liaison

Position Type:Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

Hourly Rate:$25.64 / hr

Contract: 9-12 Months (Potential for extension)

Location:
Erie, Pennsylvania (business partner locations & local office)
Travel:
75%
Work Arrangement:Must be located in the Erie area. Work will take place at business partner sites and a regional office location.

Position Description:This position is an embedded liaison with a business partner, servicing locations across Western Pennsylvania. The Inclusion Liaison works to create and promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, supporting them to become successful employees and contributors to the workplace. Most work will take place on-site at business partner locations.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting individuals with disabilities through the employment process and building partnerships with employers to expand inclusive hiring opportunities. Familiarity with supported employment services and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is a plus. This role reports to the Associate Director of Business Services and collaborates closely with an assigned business contact.

Job Responsibilities – Highlights

Recruitment

• Learn the partner organization's values, hiring processes, and apply this knowledge to recruit qualified candidates

• Coordinate with HR and management to identify hiring needs

• Job shadow high-demand roles to understand responsibilities and guide recruitment

• Prioritize weekly hiring needs

• Support candidates through application, interviews, and job placement steps

• Identify internal training needs related to disability inclusion

Onboarding

• Understand onboarding procedures to identify where supportive services may be needed

• Ensure accommodations and employment supports are ready before start dates

• Follow up with new hires and supervisors to confirm satisfaction with supports

Retention

• Coordinate necessary documentation for employees needing disability-related accommodations

• Collaborate with supervisors to address disability-related performance issues

• Implement interventions and supports for long-term success

• Ensure timely and effective delivery of employment support services

Sustainability

• Assist the partner in identifying low- or no-cost inclusion solutions

• Track placements eligible for wage reimbursement

• Coordinate tax credit eligibility tracking and reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, human resources, education, or a related field

• At least 2 years of relevant experience

• Reliable transportation for frequent travel

• Valid PA driver’s license and vehicle with current insurance

• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends as needed)

• Act 33/34 and FBI clearances (paid for by the employer)

Certification Requirement

Must obtain within 6 months of hire:

• CESP
  (Certified Employment Support Professional) from APSE
  or

• ACRE Certificate(Basic or Professional) 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