Acces-VR Community Based Worker

Acces-VR Community Based Worker Mount Vernon, NY Job Details Temporary $17 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Entry level

Full Job Description At Access:

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Access:

Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you're looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be.

Location:

Mount Vernon, NY And throughout

Westchester County Pay Rate:

$17.00 per hour

Hours:

Flexible Hours Average of 4 to 12 hours a week. Varies

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Access-VR Community Based Worker, through the Access VR Work Experience, will obtain real work experience for up to a total of 320 hours. This position is only open to Acces-VR referrals.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The work experience will occur in a community setting. Responsibilities will be dependent on tasks assigned in the community placement. Workers will have the opportunity to network in business environments consistent with their employment goal. The Worker will engage with their assigned Vocational Counselor and work together to set up the work experience, facilitate with monitoring their progress, and make the arrangements for completion of required paperwork with the employer to receive up to 320 hours of paid work experience.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

Worker will receive support from their Vocational Counselor

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

Must be an Acces-VR referral

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must have Acces-VR Work Development and Community Work Experience referrals

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case. Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time Able to work in open space floor plan Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet Must be able to move in tight spaces Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans