Job detail
Vocational Specialist | Western Psychiatric Hospital
UPMC
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/16/2026
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Core responsibilities
The vocational specialist develops and implements individualized vocational and adaptive behavior training to help clients achieve independent functioning. They also conduct job analyses, provide on-Site coaching, and coordinate daily schedules and transportation for consumers.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or ged is required, with a bachelor's degree in a human service field preferred. Candidates must have experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and possess valid clearances, including cpr and crisis management certifications.
high schoolbachelor degreeCommunicationDocumentationInterpersonal skillsComputer literacyCase managementCrisis managementCareer explorationBehavioral interventionVocational trainingJob coachingIntellectual disability supportJob developmentIndividualized service planningAdaptive behavior training