Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Employment Specialist, Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 2/23/10

PROJECT SEARCH EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

Location: UPMC Mercy
Education: Bachelors degree or higher in Human Services, Special Education, Counseling or related field
Experience: 2 - 5 years; experience working with youth and adults with disabilities preferred
Compensation: $12.00-$14.00 based on experience
Travel Required: Yes
Summary: The Project SEARCH Employment Specialist works with the Project SEARCH student and all team members to locate competitive employment opportunities that match the individual's interests, abilities, strengths and skills. This innovative candidate will explore jobs inside and outside the host business (UPMC Mercy) for students who are not employed at host site by end of school year. Additionally, s/he works with Project SEARCH team to support student during competitive employment, which includes: job coaching, building natural supports, identifying modifications, accommodations, or assistive technology, etc.

TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume: to Shannon Farley, HR Staffing Specialist/Recruiter at: shannon.farley@goodwillswpa.org. Please list the position that you are applying for in the subject line.

Please mention that you heard about this opportunity from Dewey & Kaye Jobs Watch in your cover letter when applying for this position.

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