The Arc Wayne
Employment Specialist
Location:
Clifton Springs, NY
Salary:
$20.50 - $21.70 per hour
Work Schedule:
Full time, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm (40 hours)
Why Join Our Team The Arc Wayne, a parent‑based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services.
Generous Paid Vacation Time
Sick Time
10 Paid holidays
Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Training
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan with Agency Match
And so much more!
Work Description A Day In The Life Of An Employment Specialist: As a full‑time Employment Specialist, you will positively impact lives by assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to prepare for, obtain, and maintain competitive, integrated, community‑based employment, all while focusing on their person‑centered goals.
Assists the individual with vocational assessment and discovery through home and neighborhood observation, benefits planning, interviews with others, observation of task‑based activities, file reviews and other relevant means
Identifies and recommends work settings using person‑centered approach
Facilitates job readiness classes and other programs as necessary
Works with individuals on an ongoing basis to develop the work habits necessary to obtain and retain competitive employment
Models appropriate work behavior
Maintains up‑to‑date files and completes all necessary paperwork such as personal profile, case notes, service plans, service documentation, monthly summaries, etc.
Assist employers by providing training techniques and strategies to mitigate the individuals barriers to employment
Qualifications
Master's Degree with one year of experience in employment services OR Bachelor's Degree with three years of experience in employment services
Must possess a current, valid New York State Driver's License that meets Agency Driver standards
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Clifton Springs, NY
Salary:
$20.50 - $21.70 per hour
Work Schedule:
Full time, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm (40 hours)
Why Join Our Team The Arc Wayne, a parent‑based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services.
Generous Paid Vacation Time
Sick Time
10 Paid holidays
Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Training
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan with Agency Match
And so much more!
Work Description A Day In The Life Of An Employment Specialist: As a full‑time Employment Specialist, you will positively impact lives by assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to prepare for, obtain, and maintain competitive, integrated, community‑based employment, all while focusing on their person‑centered goals.
Assists the individual with vocational assessment and discovery through home and neighborhood observation, benefits planning, interviews with others, observation of task‑based activities, file reviews and other relevant means
Identifies and recommends work settings using person‑centered approach
Facilitates job readiness classes and other programs as necessary
Works with individuals on an ongoing basis to develop the work habits necessary to obtain and retain competitive employment
Models appropriate work behavior
Maintains up‑to‑date files and completes all necessary paperwork such as personal profile, case notes, service plans, service documentation, monthly summaries, etc.
Assist employers by providing training techniques and strategies to mitigate the individuals barriers to employment
Qualifications
Master's Degree with one year of experience in employment services OR Bachelor's Degree with three years of experience in employment services
Must possess a current, valid New York State Driver's License that meets Agency Driver standards
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