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The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence
Employment Specialist
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What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$61,886 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Employment Specialist Req #8326 95 Main St, Canton, NY 13617, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- Hours will vary and include evenings and weekends. Hours will be scheduled according to the needs of the program, up to 40 hours per week. Qualifications
- Associates Degree preferred and at least one year experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. New York State valid/ acceptable Driver's License. Work Authorization/Security Clearance
- Authorized to work in the United States. Summary/Objective
- Provide intensive coaching services by assisting the person we support including developing his/her Service Plan. Provide Placement Services, which include Screening and Assessment, Career Exploration, Work Readiness, Job Development, Situational Assessment and on-site training. Essential Functions
- Coordinate with employers for placement opportunities. Utilize hands
- on techniques to work with employees on work sites.
- Ethical Conduct Time Management Organizational Skills Communication Professionalism Supervisory Responsibility
- None Travel
- Limited to Jefferson County Work Environment
- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
- The Arc Jefferson
- St.
- St Lawrence Pay Type Hourly Hiring Min Rate 17.