Employment Specialist

Qualifications

• 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.

Essential Functions

• Cook 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.

Competencies

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

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• May require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.

Work Environment

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.

Travel

Limited to Jefferson County