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Looking for a new opportunity? Our team is growing, and we are seeking professionals who are passionate about moving Autism service delivery forward. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.
Our success as a company depends on the workplace community that we build together. We apply innovative approaches for service delivery, support and care for our team members through professional and organizational development opportunities, and strive for excellence through innovation. We hope you’ll consider joining our team!
Working with Progress City
We’re obsessed with progress and committed to moving autism service delivery forward through new and innovative approaches. We believe in providing a healthy work environment for all team members and work hard to remove administrative obstacles that hinder the work you have a passion for. But what does that look like? Here’s a glimpse:
Position Summary
The Vocational Support Specialist is responsible for providing job-readiness and coaching services through Progress City/Autism Employment Network (AEN). The purpose of these programs is to prepare participants for sustainable career opportunities, and assist them in obtaining competitive employment. This will include implementing established processes and use of program-specific resources designed to support adults with Autism/neurodivergent individuals in a variety of workplace settings. This includes identifying individual abilities & interests, coaching on critical workplace skills, modeling appropriate social interactions, redirecting perseverative behaviors, preparing for following written procedures and work instructions, interpreting environmental cues, identifying sensory needs, and discussing accommodations.
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Progress City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, national origin, disability, age (40 or above), ancestry, citizenship, veteran status or any other classification protected by law.
Full Time
$65k-85k (estimate)
03/22/2023
07/03/2024
progresscity.net
Pittsburgh, PA
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