Employment Specialist (Advance)

Goodwill NYNJ•New York, NY

2d•$45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Employment Specialist (Advance) provides ongoing service and vocational planning, case management, and goal-related employment services to participants, with the aim of helping them maintain employment. The specialist works with participants, employers, and support teams to achieve and sustain successful employment outcomes. The role includes assessing eligibility and participant needs, developing individualized vocational support plans, delivering vocational and job-readiness services, creating community placement opportunities, and supporting participants in obtaining and maintaining employment. Services may be delivered in participants’ homes, community locations, on public transportation, and at agency-operated centers or sites. The position also requires documentation of services and progress, collaboration with families and service providers, and travel throughout multiple boroughs of New York City.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or human services.
One year of experience working with people with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Screen participants for program eligibility and assess their needs.
Connect participants with other services and assist them in applying for benefits and services, including OPWDD, ACCESS VR, and community service providers.
Assist with intake, including a Person-Centered Individualized Assessment.
Develop Individualized Vocational Support Plans with participants, identifying goals and outcomes for competitive employment and vocational services and supports.
Provide direct and indirect Vocational Support Services in accordance with each participant’s Vocational Support Plan, including services in homes, community locations, on public transportation, and at agency-operated centers or sites.
Conduct Job Readiness Training using evidence-informed job and work readiness curricula, individualized instruction, and work-related behaviors.
Deliver soft-skills training, including social development, workplace interpersonal skills, and stress management.
Conduct Marc Gold and Associate Discovery.
Provide ongoing service and vocational planning to help participants achieve their goals and receive appropriate services and supports.
Develop community placements, including volunteering, internships, mentorships, apprenticeships, job clubs, work-site visits, job placement, and other job exploration activities.
Provide travel training on public transportation and paratransit.
Use Supported Employment evidence-based strategies and Customized Employment principles to secure placements with or for participants.
Assist in planning for self-employment where applicable.
Provide job coaching, instruction, and training to help participants obtain and maintain employment.
Conduct vocational and situational observation and assessments in community placements.
Document participant contacts, services, and progress toward goals and outcomes in service plans, case notes, reports, and other required documentation.
Collaborate with families, community service providers, and other supports involved in each participant’s case.
Attend trainings as needed and recommended by the agency and supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Maintain the confidentiality and security of customer information and records.