Employment Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Screening and assessment: Complete intake/screening; complete discovery phase; vocational goal planning.
• Job development/placement: Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with local businesses; communicate effectively with program participants, families, referents, and treatment team providers; provide job placement services such as career counseling, assistance with applications, interview skill building, and presentation of work incentives.
• Job coaching: Provide skill training, including soft skills such as effective communication, problem-solving skills, work ethic, grooming/hygiene, response to supervision, etc.; coaching services are usually at the worksite, occasionally provided off-site.
• Retention/follow-along services: Provide ongoing advocacy and support to ensure long-term job retention and facilitate career growth.
• Documentation: Provide accurate, detailed, and timely documentation of supports; ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
• Peer reviews: Complete periodic peer reviews of program participant records.
• Treatment team meetings: Attend treatment team meetings and participate in community meetings and trainings as applicable.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Rehab Counseling, or other related field preferred.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in employment and/or sales or customer service.
• Innovations and SETI certification is required but may be obtained on the job.
• Must complete and be current in Office of Mental Health (OMH) required trainings to provide onsite services in their facilities.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License required.
• Intermediate computer skills required.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and salary including a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits, and generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Retirement Plan 403(b) Life Insurance Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement Service Awards Employee Appreciation Events Employee Discounts

About the Role

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.