Employment Specialist I

Ready for a life-changing career where every day brings new possibilities? The Arc Oneida-Lewis, a pioneer in championing individuals with disabilities, invites you to step into the role of Employment Specialist I

ABOUT THE ROLE:

In this role you are responsible for directing and assisting the people we support with their day-to-day tasks while working. This position carries responsibility for engaging, coordinating and monitoring productivity by providing training and oversight to the daily operation. The position is similar to that of a floor supervisor or foreman in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze jobs at the work site through observation and hands-on assessment. Responsible for job set-up and quality control according to specifications.
• Records all workers' productivity, attendance and payroll sheets. Carries responsibilities to determine hourly production rates for each individual worker and communicate that information with appropriate personnel.
• Maintain daily contact logs on all workers indicating the need for additional extended service follow-along support. Provides services to the people we support at their worksite as stated in the Habilitation Plan.
• Perform job retention activities, as necessary, to include, but not be limited to: job assessments, job readiness skills training, work/life skills training
• Provide one on one job training and instruction on a job site to develop effective and constructive solutions to the challenges of work. Model work appropriate attitudes and behaviors.
• Maintains Service Notes and all appropriate service documentation on the person in compliance with Medicaid, OPWDD, ACCES-VR and Oneida County OMH standards and that services were adequately provided in any billing period.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with three years of experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Valid NYS Driver's License

PAY & PERKS:

The pay rate for this position is $19.00/hr. Your journey toward making a difference begins here!

Additionally, we offer superb benefits and perks, including:

• A comprehensive benefit package
• Generous paid time off
• Paid training

If you want a rewarding career with the ability to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities, apply today!

WHAT SETS US APART:

Founded in 1954, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is a premier human services agency in the healthcare field. Our agency was started by parents who envisioned a rich, full life for their children with disabilities, inclusive of their community. Many of those families still champion these efforts today. We employ 700 staff and support over 1,400 people throughout Oneida and Lewis Counties. We provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, guardianship, respite, recreational, and day habilitation for people with developmental disabilities and their families. We own and operate integrated businesses in our community, including our Progress Industries business enterprise, a leading supply chain partner for small and large companies regionally and nationally.

The Arc Oneida-Lewis, where making a meaningful impact is not just a job; it's a calling! As a premier provider of services, support, and advocacy for individuals with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities, we are dedicated to enriching lives and fostering inclusion. Our mission is clear: to provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, and a myriad of other services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Our employees thrive in an inclusive and positive work culture that values collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to making a difference. Joining our team means becoming part of a community that is not just about work but about building a supportive environment where everyone can flourish. More than a workplace-be part of a team dedicated to changing lives!

The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.