Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist 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.

Benefits:

Generous Paid Vacation Time Sick Time 10 Paid holidays Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision Tuition Reimbursement Paid Training Bereavement Leave Employee Referral Bonus Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plan with Agency Match And so much more!

Work Schedule:

Full time, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm (40 hours) 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 disabilitie 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 completive 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

Who We Are Looking For:

Master's Degree with one year of experience in employment services OR Bachelor's Degree with three years of experience in employment services Other combinations of education and experience may be considered Must possess a current, valid New York State Driver's License that meets Agency Driver standards.