Employment Training Specialist
Merakey Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA, United States · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
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 an Employment Training Specialist to join our team in our West Chester, PA location.
Position Details
The Employment Training Specialist (ETS) actively supports competitive employment as a primary outcome for Consumers. The ETS reports directly to the Employment Training Specialist Manager of Supported Employment. The ETS will provide vocational education, assessment, support and liaison services for adults with serious mental illness in order to place and maintain these individuals in competitive employment in the community.
The Employment Training Specialist is responsible for assessing the skills and desires of Consumers, securing compatible employment within the community, providing on-site training, and continuing with follow-up supports and services for both the Consumer and the employer.
Earn $20/hour.
Benefits
Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance).
Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
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 will possess the following qualifications:
High School diploma/GED required
Experience working with IDD population
Must obtain ACRES certification within 6 months of hire
Valid driver's license