Employment Specialist — Pittsburgh North Side

Job overview

The Employment Specialist role is based in Pittsburgh, PA, serving clients in workplace and community settings. The posting describes part-time availability with the potential to grow into full-time; compensation is $17–$21 per hour. Achieving True Self provides evidence-based services to support individuals, families, and communities in achieving self-defined goals. The specialist coaches adults and transition-age students with autism, neurodivergence, and other disabilities as they prepare for and obtain competitive integrated employment, while coordinating with employers and support teams.

What you'll do

• Identify clients’ abilities and interests
• coach workplace skills and social interactions
• support task completion and problem solving
• complete program documentation and work assessments
• provide direct training and coaching
• consult with employers and coworkers
• lead paid work experience sessions and job tryouts
• communicate with clients and program leadership
• and transport clients to interviews or service locations as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

employment specialist

pittsburgh north side

pittsburgh pa

achieving true self

$17–$21/hr

part-time availability

evenings

flexible weekends

supported employment

vocational coaching

autism and neurodiversity

paid training

acre certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and floating holidays for eligible employees
• medical, dental, vision, retirement, supplemental insurance, short-term disability, employee assistance resources, paid ACRE training, technology, and travel-time reimbursement.

Why this role

Availability must include at least two to three evenings per week and flexibility on weekends. A high school diploma or GED is required; ACRE certification is required within six months.

About the employer

Achieving True Self is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.