Employment Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• At least 6 months of relevant work experience required.
• Previous work experience with individuals with mental health diagnoses.
• NYS CASE trainings must be up to date while providing services; training is offered online.
• Valid driver’s license required, and must meet all criteria to be a valid driver for the agency.
• Must adhere to a flexible schedule that may include early hours, evenings, and weekends, based on the needs of the people served.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to sit, walk, and stand for prolonged periods of at least 8 hours.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, and filing cabinets.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or stand on a stool as needed; and lift 50 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment services to adults and students receiving ACCES-VR support services, including vocational training, intensive coaching, situational assessments, and referrals for active job development and placement.
• Orient individuals to new environments, including job sites, assessment or internship sites, and job fairs.
• Help individuals understand public transportation options and provide information about securing SCAT and ABLE rides.
• Complete required documentation within mandated time frames and ensure it meets quality and compliance thresholds.
• Communicate and support the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Communicate respectfully with the people supported, supervisors, team members, and community members.
• Prevent, recognize, and report abuse toward the people supported.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the organization’s Code of Ethics.
• Comply with confidentiality and safety policies, meet safety training requirements, report unsafe conditions, and take steps to prevent accidents and health or safety risks.
• Coordinate, support, attend, and participate in required events, meetings, reviews, and committees, including those outside standard working hours.
• Meet job requirements, remain in compliance, and perform other duties as assigned.