Employment Specialist I

The Arc Oneida-Lewis•City of Utica, NY

3d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

In this role you are responsible for directing and assisting the people we support with their day-to-day tasks while working. This position carries responsibility for engaging, coordinating and monitoring productivity by providing training and oversight to the daily operation. The position is similar to that of a floor supervisor or foreman in an industrial setting.

Requirements

High School Diploma with three years of experience working with individuals with disabilities
Valid NYS Driver's License

Responsibilities

Analyze jobs at the work site through observation and hands-on assessment. Responsible for job set-up and quality control according to specifications.
Records all workers' productivity, attendance and payroll sheets. Carries responsibilities to determine hourly production rates for each individual worker and communicate that information with appropriate personnel.
Maintain daily contact logs on all workers indicating the need for additional extended service follow-along support. Provides services to the people we support at their worksite as stated in the Habilitation Plan.
Perform job retention activities, as necessary, to include, but not be limited to: job assessments, job readiness skills training, work/life skills training
Provide one on one job training and instruction on a job site to develop effective and constructive solutions to the challenges of work. Model work appropriate attitudes and behaviors.
Maintains Service Notes and all appropriate service documentation on the person in compliance with Medicaid, OPWDD, ACCES-VR and Oneida County OMH standards and that services were adequately provided in any billing period.