Job Title:Embedded Employment Specialist

Position Type:Full-time, hourly

Hourly Rate:$20.00/hour

Location:Various retail partner locations and local office in Erie, PA

Contract: 9-12 Months (Potential for extension)

About Us

Absolute Staffing & Consulting Solutions is a woman, minority, and veteran-owned business based in Westminster, Maryland. As a trusted subcontractor, we specialize in staff augmentation for IT, allied health, customer support, administrative roles, and more, serving private businesses and government entities at all levels.

About the Client

Our client is a leading service organization dedicated to empowering and supporting individuals with disabilities and their families throughout their lives. Their Employment Supports division helps people with disabilities secure meaningful, competitive-integrated employment while partnering with businesses to create inclusive workplaces.

They believe employment is a cornerstone of living a life of personal significance and are committed to ensuring people with disabilities earn competitive wages, work in inclusive community settings, and have the support to reach their fullest potential.

Position Overview:

The Embedded Employment Specialist will be dedicated to providing on-site employment support and services to individuals with disabilities at various retail partner locations. The goal of this role is to promote inclusion and support individuals in becoming independent, productive employees. This position will work closely with both internal leadership and a designated business contact at the partner organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate job trials and work assessments to evaluate interests and abilities
• Provide job shadowing opportunities to explore career paths
• Help individuals identify and pursue appropriate job opportunities
• Assist with application processes and onboarding procedures
• Deliver on-the-job coaching and individualized support
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners to support inclusive hiring
• Advocate for and promote the organization’s employment support services
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least one year of experience supporting individuals with disabilities in competitive employment settings
• Strong understanding of business needs and job performance assessment
• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, or holidays
• Valid PA driver’s license and insured vehicle for daily travel
• Required clearances: Act 33, Act 34, and FBI (employer will cover costs)

Certification Requirement:

Must obtain one of the following within 6 months of hire (employer-paid training):

• Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) from APSE
• or
• ACRE Basic or Professional Certificate in Employment Services

Benefits :

Health Insurance

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available to full-time employees

• Coverage begins the 1st of the month after eligibility

• Ancillary Benefits (100% Employer-Paid)

• Short-term & long-term disability insurance

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

• Life insurance

• Phone stipend

• Mileage reimbursement

• Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick) 80 hours annually: 40 hours on Jan 1 and 40 hours on Jul 1 (prorated by hire date)

• Retirement 401(k) plan available