Employment Services Specialist

About the role

At Arc Herkimer, we support you in empowering people of varying abilities in their vocational goals!

Responsibilities

- Career search - Building pre-employment skills - Helping maintain successful continued employment - Coaching individuals through career exploration - Empowering individuals with hard and soft skill-building - Enhancing socialization and community involvement - Increasing independence by aiding in application, resume, and interview preparations - Facilitating supportive employment

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Business, or related field and one year of related experience, - or Associates degree program in Human Services, Business, or related field and two years of related experience - or High School diploma with three years of related experience - *Driver’s license is required, as well as working vehicle and willingness to drive personal vehicle - Vocational experience or prior work with people with disabilities is preferred

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Business, or related field - or Associates degree program in Human Services, Business, or related field - or High School diploma with three years of related experience - *Driver’s license is required, as well as working vehicle and willingness to drive personal vehicle - Vocational experience or prior work with people with disabilities is preferred

Skills

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Experience with curriculum development and implementation - Knowledge of employment services and resources

Benefits

- Mileage reimbursement - Tuition assistance - Professional development opportunities - Employee discounts - Generous PTO program with unlimited rollover - Sick bank - Free counseling services - Emergency fund assistance - Health, dental, and vision insurance

Pay

$19 - $21.50 per hour

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Arc Herkimer values diversity and seeks to sustain an environment in which the unique talents of each individual can flourish and contribute to the Arc Herkimer mission. It is the policy of Arc Herkimer not to discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, ethic group identification, traits historically associated with race, citizenship, creed, marital status, familial status, reproductive health decision making, and all other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including a known relationship or association with any member of a protected class.

Application Instructions

Apply for this position by pasting your resume here or attaching a resume file. Please indicate whether you meet the physical requirements of the job and whether you have any disabilities that may affect your ability to perform the essential functions of the job.