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.
Employment Specialist FT
Corning, NY
1 DAYS AGO
22890846
Summary
Corning, NY
In-Person
$17.51 - $20.08 per Hour
1 Years Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commission
37.50 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time
Description •NEW increased starting wage•
Pay:
$17.51 - $20.08 per hour! (depending on related experience)
Nature of Work:
The Employment Specialist is responsible to assist the person receiving employment services by providing allowable services specific to their employment program and habilitation plan/treatment plan/goals, including, but not limited to: vocational assessment, person-centered employment planning, job development, training and systematic instruction prior to employment, job placement, job coaching, training and planning, development and review of a business plan for self-employment, travel training, development of soft skills and job retention strategies, benefits support and asset development, career advancement services, support that enable the individual to be successfully integrated, negotiating potential jobs with prospective employers on behalf of the individual, communication with existing employers, communication with the person and their support team, meetings and communication with staff, and documentation of the delivery of employment services.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a High School equivalency.
Prefer at least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
A valid driver's license passing insurability guidelines.
Must meet the requirements related to Criminal History Record checks that became effective April 1, 2005, which requires prospective employees to be fingerprinted if they have regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services in our programs regulated by OPWDD. Pathways, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and strives to employ individuals that are reflective of the communities that we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Our goal is to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, while we learn and grow together. Additional Details
Driver's License:
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