Employment Specialist

Description

SUMMARY: The Employment Specialist is responsible for providing employment services and support to individuals with disabilities seeking job placement and career development. This role involves assessing clients' skills, interests, and experience to match them with suitable employment opportunities using a person centered approach.

 Employment Specialist wage structure

• High School Diploma  - starting rate $21.50 per hour
• High School Diploma with 2 years experience or Bachelors degree with less than 2 years experience- starting rate $23.03
• Bachelors degree with more than years experience - starting rate $24.66

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Client Assessment and Support- Meet one-on-one with clients to assess their skills, work history, and career goals.
• Job Matching and Placement- Identify suitable job opportunities for clients by matching their skills and qualifications with employer requirements.
• Coaching Engagement- Job coaching includes on and off site learning and teaching a wide variety of job tasks, serving as an advocate and liaison between employer and client, assessing the clients’ needs on the job site as they arise.
• Program Development and Administration- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions, job placements, site visits and program outcomes.
• Community Collaboration- Partner with community organizations, vocational training providers, and government agencies to support clients' employment goals.

Benefits include but not limited to:

• 401K Employer Match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Time off
• Tuition Assistance
• 12 paid Holidays

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED required with one year related experience preferred. Bachelor’s Degree with one year related experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Valid NYS Class D driver’s license.

About The Arc: The Arc Madison Cortland is a non-profit agency whose sole purpose lies in the support of people with special needs. We provide leadership in the field of disabilities, supporting people in every manner possible, and developing the necessary human and financial resources to allow all members of our community to achieve their full potential.

The Arc of Madison Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment and employees receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, criminal conviction status (provided such conviction does not prevent the employee from being eligible to hold the position or pose a danger or threat to the individuals we support), pregnancy, domestic violence victim status, paid family leave or family medical leave status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.