Employment Specialist/Job Coach
About The Position
Employment Specialist - Capital Region Pay range: $18.75/hr - $24.30/hr depending on experience This pay range reflects 20 years of relevant, verifiable experience We pay for experience! Please submit a resume with your experience Employment Specialists /Job Coaches Provide employment, counseling and on-the-job training for individuals with learning disabilities, neurological impairments and developmental disabilities Who we are: Wildwood Programs is a proud provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. Click to learn more about Wildwood Who we are looking for: We are looking for a compassionate and engaging Employment Specialist to help promote independence, self-esteem and social integration for IDD individuals in a work environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following, depending on the departmental assignment and services provided. Other duties may be assigned. Carries out the supported work plan for Program participants by providing community based employment supports and assessments to individuals with disabilities one-on-one, or in small group settings. Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about the people supported through records, tests, interviews, and professional sources, to appraise their interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics, for the purpose of employment planning Maintains regular, effective communication with individuals, their families, agency staff, non-agency staff, business community contacts, and colleagues to support the objectives of their plans. Consistently monitors the work performance and progress of people receiving services through regularly scheduled job site visits, face to face discussions and phone contact with job-seekers, employees and their employers. Attends and participates in planning meetings for people receiving services to discuss progress and provide collaborative support Provides instruction and assistance as needed to individuals in areas including but not limited to workplace expectations, career development, personal hygiene, use of technology, social interaction, organization, stress-management, mobility training, benefits management, and personal finances Models appropriate/acceptable social and work skills.
Requirements
- Associates Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Education, Human Service, or related field.
- 2 years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A valid New York State Driver’s License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
- Daily access to an automobile is required. The position requires travel.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Service, or related field.
- Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Carries out the supported work plan for Program participants by providing community based employment supports and assessments to individuals with disabilities one-on-one, or in small group settings.
- Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about the people supported through records, tests, interviews, and professional sources, to appraise their interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics, for the purpose of employment planning
- Maintains regular, effective communication with individuals, their families, agency staff, non-agency staff, business community contacts, and colleagues to support the objectives of their plans.
- Consistently monitors the work performance and progress of people receiving services through regularly scheduled job site visits, face to face discussions and phone contact with job-seekers, employees and their employers.
- Attends and participates in planning meetings for people receiving services to discuss progress and provide collaborative support
- Provides instruction and assistance as needed to individuals in areas including but not limited to workplace expectations, career development, personal hygiene, use of technology, social interaction, organization, stress-management, mobility training, benefits management, and personal finances
- Models appropriate/acceptable social and work skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
