Employment Services Professional at ACHIEVE a Chapter of The ARC New York

City of Norwich, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

21.25

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Person-centered planning, Job coaching, Soft skills training, Case management, Advocacy, Community networking, Vocational rehabilitation, Career advancement support

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Employment Services Professional Location: Chenango county Salary: $20.00 - $21.25 Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees An Employment Services Professional is responsible for providing employment services for individuals with varying disabilities in community-based employment. Employment services are delivered in accordance with person-centered planning approaches and adherence with Medicaid, HCBS Waiver, ACCESS-VR, and other funding regulations/requirements. The Employment Services Professional's specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide employment services and support designed to assist an individual to find and maintain a job in the community; soft skills training, assistance with application processes/interviewing, travel training, on-site job support and coaching, etc. Develop, implement and monitor individual employment action plans and collaborate with supervisors related to the same Delivering employment supports utilizing strength-based, person-centered approaches Provide ongoing employment services and support to the individual and employer to include on-site job support and coaching, re-training, advocacy, career advancement and linkage to other relevant services Communicate with individuals served and vocational counselors in provision of services and coordinate planning meetings as appropriate Network with community businesses to identify new partnerships and cultivate existing partnerships to promote inclusive employment environments Act as a positive role model to individuals receiving services and maintain professional presentation in all aspects of the position Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or a related Human Services field required; OR Associate’s degree in Business, Liberal Arts, or Human Services with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant field experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with a combination of education and experience that, in the judgment of the agency, meets or exceeds the above qualifications Valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier required

Responsibilities

Provide employment services and support to individuals with disabilities to help them find and maintain community-based jobs. This includes developing action plans, providing on-site coaching, and cultivating partnerships with local businesses.