Employment Specialist
The Arc Wayne•Village of Newark, NY
•$21 - $22
About The Position
The Employment Specialist assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to prepare for, obtain, and maintain competitive, integrated, community-based employment, in alignment with their person-centered goals. The role includes vocational assessment and discovery, identifying individual strengths and interests, developing vocational profiles, supporting job-search materials and readiness, providing workplace supports, and helping employers address barriers to employment. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (40 hours).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and three years of appropriate experience in employment services, or a master’s degree and one year of appropriate experience in employment services; other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Valid New York State Driver’s License that meets Agency Driver standards.
- Consistently professional appearance and demeanor.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with vocational assessment and discovery through home and neighborhood observation, benefits planning queries, interviews with others, observation of task-based activities, file reviews, and other relevant methods.
- Identify individuals’ assets, skills, and interests.
- Develop a summary narrative of discovery activities, determine vocational themes, identify possible workplaces, and develop a vocational profile.
- Support individuals in developing résumés, including visual résumés, cover letters, and related materials.
- Recommend work settings using a person-centered approach.
- Facilitate job-readiness classes, mock interviews, and other programs as necessary.
- Work with individuals on an ongoing basis to develop work habits needed to obtain and retain competitive integrated employment, modeling appropriate work behavior.
- Provide the supports necessary for individuals to attain employment.
- Assist employers by providing training techniques and strategies to mitigate individuals’ barriers to employment.
Benefits
- Generous paid vacation time
- Sick time
- 10 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid training
- Bereavement leave
- Employee referral bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plan with agency match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
