Economic Empowerment Specialist

Economic Empowerment Specialist

The Economic Empowerment Specialist (EES) for the Career Access Program will play a vital role in empowering individuals with disabilities by providing personalized service coordination and community outreach.

• Identify eligible participants for the program
• Develop and implement individualized career access plans
• Connect clients to essential resources and benefits
• Collaborate with a range of community organizations, agencies, and partners

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 60 college credits and three+ years’ experience in workforce development or vocational rehabilitation
• Satisfactory combination of education and experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Business writing skills
• The ability to work well with others
• Prioritize and take initiative
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Principal Responsibilities

• In collaboration with participants, develop individualized service plans and provide referrals, vocational counseling, and support services to achieve goals
• Conduct screening for brain injury and concussion and provide psychoeducation, advocacy and support related to diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of brain injury
• Provide referrals for cognitive assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for people with suspected or confirmed brain injury or other cognitive or neurological conditions
• Aid participants in accessing available resources, including benefits and social services, with a focus on connecting clients to crucial services such as the SOAR application for SSI/SSDI benefits and other relevant financial supports
• Assist participants in accessing available resources, including benefits and social services, with a focus on connecting clients to crucial services such as the SOAR application for SSI/SSDI benefits and other relevant financial supports
• Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations, service providers, government agencies, and other stakeholders
• Provide and document all services in alignment with program and agency-wide policies and procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth.

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.