Employment Specialist

Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga•Ithaca, NY

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga, a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, is dedicated to supporting individuals in need and advocating for social justice and human dignity. Our mission is to address the needs of the most vulnerable and challenge conditions causing poverty and despair, serving all people regardless of religion, beliefs, race, or ethnicity. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services with 1 year of experience in a vocational setting. OR Associates degree with 5 years’ experience in a vocational setting.
Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle.
Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards.
Ability to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Teach clients to manage independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology.
Build a support network which integrates the client, their co-workers, and their supervisors.
Advocate for clients with community employers.
Educate community employers to the financial and ethical benefits of hiring workers with disabilities.
Assist clients in arranging daily transportation to and from their home and job site.
Orientate the client to the company’s standard operating procedures and business culture.
Communicate client’s progress to the employer and support people, including family, support staff and other professionals as needed.
Provide comprehensive in person follow along services per funder guidelines.
Advocate to ensure consistent service delivery which connects work, home, social, recreational, and personal needs related to vocational success.
Identify natural supports in the workplace that the client can use for job support, transportation, and social connections.
Determine what the job duties are and put them into format that the client best understands (e.g. a map of the area, a list of duties, a description).
Mediate any differences with co-workers or employer if necessary and help client to develop skills and confidence to resolve their own difficulties.
Maintain knowledge about the job openings in all sectors and Access all sources providing information about job openings.
Demonstrate to potential employers the effectiveness and profitability of employing individuals with disabilities by identifying jobs that workers could perform.
Perform other duties as assigned.