Employment Specialist

Description

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week, Flexible Schedule, Hybrid Position

Starting Rate of Pay: $19.00/hour

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Employment Specialist provides individualized job development, work skills training and supervision to individuals receiving services in a community-based work setting.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalency PLUS two years full-time direct service experience with developmentally disabled adults.

Valid New York State driver’s license in good standing, New York automobile insurance, and a reliable motor vehicle required.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education or other closely related developmental disabilities field, PLUS one year full-time direct service experience with developmentally disabled adults.

BENEFITS

• 12 Paid holidays
• Generous Paid time off (PTO)
• Agency funded Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Agency funded life insurance and long-term disability
• Supplemental insurance: short-term disability, life insurance, cancer care insurance, pet insurance
• Auto & homeowner insurance discounts
• Employee referral program
• 401k w/Agency match & more

Beyond Support Network

It’s Beyond just a job… It’s…

• Supporting others
• A life/work balance
• Developing YOU
• Feeling Appreciated
• Variety of Opportunities

(Vocational Trainer, Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, Job Coach, Human Services, Production, Work Skills Training, Trainer, Employment Trainer)

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.