Employment Specialist - Auburn

Mozaic•City of Auburn, NY

2d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Mozaic (A Chapter of The Arc NY) is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and community-focused Employment Specialist to join our team in Auburn, NY. If you're passionate about helping others achieve their goals and gain greater independence, this is an opportunity to make a real difference every day. As an Employment Specialist, you'll empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to explore career opportunities, build workplace skills, and achieve meaningful employment. You'll serve as a coach, mentor, advocate, and resource, helping people gain confidence and develop the tools they need to succeed both on and off the job. In this rewarding role, you'll work directly with people we support to create individualized employment plans, develop resumes, complete job applications, strengthen interviewing skills, and identify career opportunities that align with their interests and strengths. You'll also build relationships with local employers and community partners, creating new pathways for employment and community involvement. Every day offers the chance to celebrate successes, support personal growth, and help people achieve milestones that can transform their lives. Whether you're providing job coaching, connecting someone to a new opportunity, or helping them develop skills for long-term success, your work will have a lasting impact. At Mozaic, you'll join a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to promoting independence, inclusion, and choice. If you're looking for a career with purpose, where you can help people reach their goals while growing professionally, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Valid New York State Driver's License required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to explore career opportunities, build workplace skills, and achieve meaningful employment.
Serve as a coach, mentor, advocate, and resource.
Create individualized employment plans.
Develop resumes.
Complete job applications.
Strengthen interviewing skills.
Identify career opportunities that align with interests and strengths.
Build relationships with local employers and community partners.
Provide job coaching.
Connect individuals to new employment opportunities.
Help individuals develop skills for long-term success.