Employment Specialist

About the role

Provide intensive coaching services by assisting the person we support including developing his/her Service Plan. Provide Placement Services, which include Screening and Assessment, Career Exploration, Work Readiness, Job Development, Situational Assessment and on-site training. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with employers for placement opportunities.
• Utilize hands-on techniques to work with employees on work sites.
• Ensure the person we support is able to complete the job components in a satisfactory manner.
• Interact with the Coordinator of Career Solutions to ensure individual plans are developed and implemented to address the needs of the people we support.
• Participate in meetings regarding people we support as requested by Coordinator of Career Solutions.
• Adhere to the Career Solutions Guidelines for interacting with the employers and employees.
• Work with person’s employer during placement and training to ensure a smooth transition to the worksites.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required in-services.

Requirements

• Associates Degree preferred and at least one year experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• New York State valid/acceptable Driver’s License.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Communication
• Professionalism

Schedule

Hours will vary and include evenings and weekends. Hours will be scheduled according to the needs of the program, up to 40 hours per week.