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Vocational Specialist

Merakey
$21.14/hour. Position Details Make a meaningful impact as a Vocational Specialist, leadingconsumer engagementthroughthe Supported Employment model in community settings, driving job development, placement, and coaching
vision insurance, tuition reimbursement
United States, Pennsylvania, Greensburg
555 Rial Lane (Show on map)
Mar 07, 2025

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking aVocational Specialistto join our team in our Greensburg, PA location supporting Westmoreland County.

Earn $21.14/hour.

Position Details

Make a meaningful impact as a Vocational Specialist, leadingconsumer engagementthroughthe Supported Employment model in community settings, driving job development, placement, and coaching. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, guiding skill development, and aiding individuals toward employment or further education milestones. Active consumer engagement and participation in Community Support Planning meetings are essential.

Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model supports individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have experienced success orhaven'tfound effective support within traditional outpatient programs.We offer tailored services emphasizing relationship-building and active involvement in enhancing functioning and symptom management.

Join our team delivering personalized support,andempowering individuals tomaintainresidences and jobs within the community. Ifyou'repassionate about empowerment, recovery, and personalized care, contribute to making a difference!

Services involve weekly home visits, provided either in individuals' residences or within the community,utilizingpersonal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks.

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!



  • DailyPay
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Cell Phone Discount Plans
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Care.com Membership


About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.Click here to watch a video about Merakey.Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate willpossessthe following qualifications:



  • Bachelor's degree. Preferred focus on rehabilitation counseling.
  • 1-2 years of experience supporting individuals managing mental illness for candidates without the preferred bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling will be considered.
  • Proficiencyin recovery principles and working within a recovery-driven system.
  • Valid Driver's License. Travel is necessary to offer support across Westmoreland County.

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