Placement Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Contacts and consults with potential employers regarding the development of substantial jobs for qualified deaf/blind workers in collaboration with the Employment Training Specialists and National Business Relations Specialist.
• Supports consumers with developing a resume, cover letter, and skills needed to apply for jobs both online and in person.
• Obtains employment interviews and assists consumers at the interview, if needed.
• Provides vocational counseling and information to consumers as to work skills and appropriate work behaviors.
• Facilitates and conducts Work Readiness and Soft Skills training classes for small groups of consumers or one on one in conjunction with the Employment Training Specialists and Case Manager.
• Provides systematic instruction for the trainee to learn the job skills at the work site.
• Makes job modifications when necessary to allow DeafBlind consumers to perform job successfully.
• Provides training to consumers and employer partners in communication strategies on the job.
• Affords assistance to consumers with self-advocacy regarding their responsibilities and opportunities at the work site including but not limited to identifying and requesting reasonable accommodations.
• Provides in-service training to potential employers, co-workers, and support service providers in regard to the consumers’ skills, potential, and support needs.
• Offers follow-up services for the employer and consumer in order to achieve a long-term and successful placement.
• Works collaboratively with a transdisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals to ensure that consumers receive all necessary training and supports for success in their vocational and personal goals.

Qualifications

• Extensive local travel throughout Long Island, New York City, and lower Westchester.
• Meeting all job duties and responsibilities may require use of personal vehicle.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Social Work, or related degree OR minimum one-year experience working with individuals who are DeafBlind, blind, Deaf or multiply disabled.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language and other methods of communication utilized by individuals who are DeafBlind required.
• Well versed in or willing to learn and utilize remote platforms, including but not limited to Zoom and GoToMeetings, for instruction, consumer meetings, and staff meetings.

Pay

Salary: $30.7408/hour. 35 hour regular work week.

Schedule

Salary: $30.7408/hour. 35 hour regular work week.

Benefits

• Fully Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 4 week's Paid Vacation time annually
• 2 Paid Personal Days annually
• 12 paid sick days annually
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability/ Life Insurance
• 403b Program with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary Ancillary Benefits
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Relocation Assistance

Candidate has the option to accept the position No-frills. No-frills positions receive an additional 10% premium on the hourly rate of pay, but do not participate in the Union Health Insurance Plan. Individuals seeking a No-frills position must show they have alternative insurance to be eligible.