Senior Employment Consultant

AccessCNY • Syracuse, NY

2d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a proactive employee to place, train, stabilize, and rehabilitate people with disabilities in competitive supportive employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED, plus four years’ experience working with people with disabilities
• Associate degree, plus two years’ experience working with people with disabilities in order to secure competitive employment
• Bachelor degree in a human services field, required.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver License in accordance with the Agency Vehicle and Driving policy and reliable transportation necessary to meet program needs.
• Must respect confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals to supported employment programs and initiates acceptance/processing in collaboration with potential participants, referring providers, and employment program team
• Evaluate participants’ employment interests, skills and potential utilizing the personal portfolio method
• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, human resource groups and employment networks
• Function as a community educator/marketer regarding the employment of people with disabilities
• Work with employers to “carve” jobs suitable for participants
• Provide rehabilitative service to individuals, as assigned.
• Collaborate with employer/manager/trainer to assess participant training needs
• Support the Program Manager in monitoring department staff compliance with regulations and standards
• Provide training, orientation, and development for program staff, as assigned
• Assist Program Manager in coordinating program responsibilities and staff assignments, as assigned
• Provide regulation-durable services to participants, as assigned
• Document services provided in accordance with program policy
• Work collaboratively with participants, families, program staff, co-workers and supervisor
• Conduct self in a professional manner
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as company policies
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) match upon hire
• PTO
• 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior