Employment Specialist Cayuga County

About the role

At Unity House, we support people with disabilities and provide services in an inclusive environment. Our mission is to empower and enrich their lives.

Responsibilities

• Empower people to learn, grow, and thrive
• Offer services and supports in an inclusive, people-centered environment
• Work collaboratively with individuals and employers to explore, secure, and maintain employment
• Work in a changing environment with a demonstrated knowledge of and ability to work with internal/external stakeholders
• Provide services and supports in an inclusive, people-centered environment

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED with Human Services experience required
• Associates in relevant field and one year of related Human Services experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
• Experience in work situations with persons with disabilities preferred
• Computer skills and keyboarding familiarity required
• Must be able to be reached by phone and have a vehicle to transport and complete agency business
• Evidence of understanding and empathy for individuals with disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work in a team environment
• Valid NYS Driver's License required according to SOA/Agency regulations, policies, practices and procedures

Benefits

• Full-time benefits - health insurance and more for working 30+ hours per week
• Flexible hours - a work schedule that fits your life
• Paid holidays, vacation days, sick days, personal days and more
• 401k contributions matched up to 3.5%
• Comprehensive wellness and employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement, free training and promotion opportunities
• Early payday and direct deposit available
• Free comprehensive wellness and employee assistance programs
• Room to grow - tuition reimbursement, free training and promotion opportunities

Schedule

Schedule TBD

Pay

• Pay options - early payday and direct deposit available