Are you driven by a passion for making a real difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Do you want to play a key role in helping others reach their full potential in the workforce? We are seeking a dedicated Employment Support Specialist to join our team and support individuals with disabilities as they embark on a path toward competitive, integrated employment.

This mobile role involves traveling between our employer partner's four locations in Northeast Philadelphia, West Philadelphia, Aston, and Allentown, as well as any future employer sites. As an onsite job coach, you will work closely with employees with disabilities, supporting them in navigating their job responsibilities, adapting to workplace culture, and overcoming any challenges they face. You’ll be their champion and resource—helping them gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

At the heart of this role is your ability to foster an inclusive, supportive environment. Embedded within our employer partner's company, you will collaborate closely with them to ensure accessibility, promote workplace accommodations, and create opportunities that enable individuals with disabilities to thrive. By working hand-in-hand with both the employer and other team members, you will contribute to an inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

If you’re looking for a role that combines leadership, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to supporting others, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a lasting impact.

Some Key Responsibilities:

Deliver on-site supported employment services to assist individuals in the InVEST Project as they are hired, onboarded, and trained in permanent positions.

Collaborate with the Individualized Resource Team (IRT) to develop and implement customized support for participants.

Provide job coaching to help participants acclimate to their worksite, complete job tasks, and develop workplace etiquette.

Identify and implement accommodations, assistive technology, and job aids tailored to individual needs.

Promote universal design and develop natural supports based on each participant’s abilities.

Attend IRT meetings and track participant progress until job stability is achieved.

Collect data and maintain required records to monitor progress and report outcomes for the InVEST Project.

Use digital tools for remote coaching to support on-the-job success.

Act as a liaison between stakeholders, including employers, team members, and families, to ensure effective communication and resolve challenges.

Coordinate training, accommodations, and services, and ensure participants’ needs are met while promoting a supportive work environment.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

3 years’ experience in Supported Employment services required

Driver’s License and a clean driving record required

Must have access to reliable transportation for example a personal vehicle

Candidates must be ACRE certified OR have their Certified Employment Support Professional accreditation from APSE.

Experience in Customized Employment and Self-Employment supports required

Have and maintain numerous business and community contacts.

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About the company

KenCrest provides community-based supports for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and autism across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut, serving over 12,500 individuals at about 400 sites. It offers Early Intervention, Birth-to-Five, preschool, home- and community-based services, Head Start, Lifesharing, Community Living options, and Employment services. Its long history (founded in 1905) and broad, age-spanning program mix—along with living options from group homes to family-based Lifesharing—set it apart, as it integrates education, housing, and work supports in one umbrella across three states. The goal is to help people with disabilities and their families achieve meaningful, independent lives in their communities through coordinated supports addressing education, daily living, housing, and employment.

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Founded

1905

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Philadelphia's September 2026 Smarter Living Home expands a differentiated demo-and-adoption funnel.
William Penn Foundation funding in 2026 expands SWIFT Support into Philadelphia classrooms.
KenCrest reports more than 200 Enabling Technology participants, proving early demand and referral momentum.

What critics are saying

Pennsylvania provider-rate cuts from 2028 to 2032 pressure margins across KenCrest's Medicaid-dependent services.
KenCrest's employment-services model depends on employer partners like Wawa and Walmart staying engaged.
If grant-funded programs like SWIFT and Smarter Living stall, KenCrest loses growth visibility.

What makes KenCrest unique

KenCrest opened Philadelphia's Smarter Living Home in September 2026 for hands-on assistive-tech trials.
KenCrest pairs Enabling Technology assessments, training, and lending-library trials before purchases.
KenCrest's seven Philadelphia-based Early Learning Centers plus EITC scholarships widen family access.

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KenCrest

Sep 18th, 2026

A new Smarter Living Home comes to Philadelphia.

A new Smarter Living Home comes to Philadelphia. KenCrest's Philadelphia Smarter Living Home offers hands-on opportunities to explore technology that helps people live more independently, stay safe, and remain connected to their communities. By sydney zielinski. What if the right technology could help someone live more independently, stay safe at home, or remain connected to the people and communities that matter most? That's the question at the heart of KenCrest's new Smarter Living Home in Philadelphia. Building on the success of KenCrest's Pottstown location, the second home expands opportunities for people to explore assistive technology in a real-life setting and discover solutions that align with their goals and lifestyles. From smart home devices and communication tools to safety supports and voice-activated technology, visitors can experience these technologies firsthand before deciding what may work best for them. Through KenCrest's Enabling Technology Program, people with disabilities, older adults, veterans, caregivers, and private-pay individuals can access personalized guidance and support to find solutions that enhance independence, choice, and quality of life. Assistive technology at the new Philadelphia Smarter Living home. // Photos by Aubrey Crompton Technology that starts with the person. Everyone's goals are different. For some, that means staying safe at home. For others, it's managing daily routines more independently, staying connected with family and friends, or aging in place with confidence. That's why KenCrest's Enabling Technology Program starts with the individual, not the device. Its team takes the time to understand each person's goals, needs, and routines before recommending technology solutions that fit their life. Certified Assistive Technology professionals provide assessments, training, and ongoing support to help ensure technology continues to meet the person's needs over time. Assistive technology can support everything from medication management and communication to home safety, social connection, and greater independence in everyday life. For older adults, veterans, people with disabilities, caregivers, and families, these tools can create new opportunities for choice, confidence, and peace of mind. Since launching the program, KenCrest has supported more than 200 individuals through Enabling Technology services. With Smarter Living Homes in both Pottstown and Philadelphia, more people can explore what's possible, discover solutions that work for them, and take the next step toward achieving their goals. Visit the Philadelphia Smarter Living Home. The best way to understand the impact of Enabling Technology is to experience it for yourself. Schedule a tour of KenCrest's Philadelphia Smarter Living Home and explore how technology can support independence, safety, and everyday living.