Employment Specialist

Unity House of Troy • Menands, NY

57d

About The Position

Do you want to experience the satisfaction of assisting individuals with disabilities locate, obtain, and maintain competitive employment? Do you want to help someone develop appropriate work skills and explore options for employment, education, or training?

Come join our team and work as an Employment Specialist in our Menands at NCP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and related experience working with individuals with disability is preferred. An associate degree and related work experience will be considered.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid and clean NYS driver’s license.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to be patient and show empathy.
• Must be comfortable advocating for others.
• Must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Job exploration and matching to client’s interest, strengths and abilities
• Assist with development of skills to obtain and maintain employment Knowledge in models of supported employment
• Must possess solid customer service skills or have relevant counseling training/experience
• Have and/or gain knowledge of barriers to employment faced by individuals with barriers to employment, how to accommodate for those barriers, and how to advise/educate an employer.
• Must be able to assist with resume development, interview preparation, identify appropriate employment opportunities, and actively engage with employers.
• Ability to attend activities both on and off-site, as well as outside of core working hours
• Promote a culture of inclusion and diversity

Benefits

• Generous time off benefits including 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)
• 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Major medical leave
• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• 403b company contributions begin after one year of employment
• 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.
• Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees