Employment Specialist
The Arc Wayne•Village of Newark, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
As a full-time Employment Specialist, you will positively impact lives by assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to prepare for, obtain, and maintain competitive, integrated, community-based employment, all while focusing on their person-centered goals.
Requirements
- Master's Degree with one year of experience in employment services OR Bachelor's Degree with three years of experience in employment services
- Must possess a current, valid New York State Driver's License that meets Agency Driver standards.
Nice To Haves
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
Responsibilities
- Assists the individual with vocational assessment and discovery through home and neighborhood observation, benefits planning, interviews with others, observation of task-based activities, file reviews and other relevant means
- Identifies and recommends work settings using person-centered approach
- Facilitates job readiness classes and other programs as necessary
- Works with individuals on an ongoing basis to develop the work habits necessary to obtain and retain competitive employment
- Models appropriate work behavior
- Maintains up-to-date files and completes all necessary paperwork such as personal profile, case notes, service plans, service documentation, monthly summaries, etc.
- Assist employers by providing training techniques and strategies to mitigate the individuals barriers to employment
Benefits
- Generous Paid Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- 10 Paid holidays
- Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plan with Agency Match
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
