Apis Services Inc·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Employment Specialist provides vocational assessments, job development, and ongoing coaching to help individuals with IDD obtain competitive integrated employment. They are responsible for building employer relationships and implementing person-centered plans to ensure long-term job success.
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The Employment Specialist provides vocational assessment, job development, job placement, and ongoing employment support services to individuals receiving services. This position assists individuals in identifying career goals, obtaining competitive integrated employment, and achieving long-term job success.
The Employment Specialist supports individuals in overcoming barriers to employment through person-centered planning, advocacy, and skill development. All services are provided in a manner that promotes independence, community inclusion, meaningful participation, and individual recovery.
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Person-Centered service delivery
Demonstrates commitment to individual choice, independence, and self-determination.
Supports individuals in achieving meaningful employment goals.
Communication
Effectively communicates with individuals, families, employers, coworkers, and community partners.
Demonstrates active listening and professional written communication skills.
Employment development
Builds and maintains relationships with employers and community businesses.
Demonstrates knowledge of supported employment principles and job coaching techniques.
Advocacy
Promotes equal employment opportunities and workplace inclusion.
Assists individuals in accessing resources and overcoming barriers to employment.
Collaboration
Works effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Maintains positive relationships with individuals served, coworkers, and community stakeholders.
Organization and time management
Manages multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Completes documentation accurately and timely.
Professionalism and ethics
Maintains confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and respect in all interactions.
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Work schedules are subject to change based on business and program needs. Flexibility to work varying hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and multiple locations may be required.
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> "Knowledge of Supported Employment, Customized Employment, Discovery, Benefits Counseling, and ODP-funded employment services preferred."
This would better align the position with current Pennsylvania IDD employment services and make it more attractive to qualified candidates.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, employment specialist roles are often tied to community-based services, supported employment, and programs serving neurodiverse job seekers. Competition can be strong because employers typically look for a high school diploma or GED, related education, and 2–3 years of experience with neurodiverse individuals, while benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO, and an EAP can make openings more appealing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and compare them with the original posting before applying.