Employment Consultant

AccessCNY • Syracuse, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a proactive employee to place, train, stabilize, and rehabilitate people with disabilities in competitive supportive employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED, plus four years’ experience working with people with disabilities, or, associate degree, plus two years’ experience working with people with disabilities in order to secure competitive employment, or bachelor's degree in a human services field, required.
• Basic word processing and email skills required.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver License in accordance with the Agency Vehicle and Driving policy and transportation necessary to meet program needs.
• Must be able to lift 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Accept referrals from ACCESS-VR/CBVH/OPWDD (funding sources)
• Evaluate participants’ employment interests, skills and potential utilizing the personal portfolio method.
• Identify the employers’ and the employees’ needs at the job site
• Collaborate with employer/manager/trainer to assess participant training needs
• Work with employers to identify jobs suitable for participants
• Provide 28 hours of billable services per week; rehabilitate four-six individuals each year
• Identify adaptive equipment/assistive technology that can assist participants to perform jobs at expected levels
• Identify and nurture natural co-worker/family/agency supports that can facilitate success
• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, human resource groups, and employment networks
• Provide person-centered, quality services
• Follow Agency standards and procedures
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• PTO
• 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level