Job Coach/Employment Specialist
About The Position
Join our team as an Employment Specialist and make a meaningful impact by helping individuals with disabilities find and maintain inclusive, competitive employment. You'll support job seekers through coaching, training, and ongoing workplace support while collaborating with employers to ensure lasting success. Apply now to empower others and build inclusive workplaces! As a full time team member at The Arc Ontario, you will receive... Health and retirement benefits Paid time off; Over 3 weeks of vacation within your first year! Sick Time Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agency Educational Assistance Employee Assistance Program Access to a Fitness Center in the Main Facility Pay on Demand Free Telehealth with EZaccessMD Emergency Assistance Funding And more Our Culture Investing in our staff while thriving in a flexible and fun work environment! The Arc Ontario Story: Founded in 1954 we believe that All individuals with disabilities or other challenges are one with their community.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- HS diploma or GED required.
- Two years of providing employment-related services to a person with individuals with developmental disabilities is required.
- Valid NYS Driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Assists individuals with disabilities in seeking and maintaining gainful employment to include job searching and completing applications as requested.
- Demonstrates proficiency in teaching skills when assisting individuals with acquiring new or additional skills.
- Provides instruction or guidance through one on one or small group instruction in a variety of environments while striving to achieve formal outcomes associated with and Individual's Habilitation Plan.
- At the job site, assists with initial training and setting up assigned work, as relayed by the site supervisor.
- Ensures the employee progresses toward meeting job expectations.
- May suggest further breakdown of tasks to ensure achievable outcomes.
Benefits
- Health and retirement benefits
- Paid time off; Over 3 weeks of vacation within your first year!
- Sick Time
- Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agency
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a Fitness Center in the Main Facility
- Pay on Demand
- Free Telehealth with EZaccessMD
- Emergency Assistance Funding
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
