Employment Specialist - I/DD

Location: Middletown, NY
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM (40hrs) with flexibility
 
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:
 


This position provides individuals with disabilities with skills training, planning, and advocacy services for all aspects of the employment process in relation to their job.
 
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
 
In this role you will:

Interview individuals to select persons who will meet employer qualifications
Review completed application and evaluate applicants’ work history, education and training, job skills, knowledge, abilities, interests, test results and other data pertinent to the individual
Utilize a variety of methods, e.g. job leads, cold calling, Dept. of Labor Job Bank, etc. to locate job openings
Match applicant qualifications with job requirements and employer specifications
Inform applicant about job duties, union policies, promotional opportunities, and other related information
May test or arrange for skills, interests or psychological testing of applicants when needed.  Engage in research and / or follow-up activities to evaluate selection and placement techniques by conferring with management and supervisory personnel
Counsel individuals to provide vocational services
Interview and evaluate applicants to determine degree of eligibility for service and feasibility of services
Determine suitable job or business consistent with applicants desires, aptitude, and physical limitation
Plan and arrange for applicant to study or train for job opening
Promote, develop job openings and places qualified applicant in employment
Provide initial screening and intake services to individuals interested in job development services. 
Assist in assessment of individual’s employability readiness level, eligibility for service and feasibility of vocational services
Counsel job applicants in order to help establish realistic career and training goals.  Inform individuals about wage rates, availability of employment, worker responsibilities, etc.
Assist in the vocational plan with each job development participant so it is tailored to meet the individual’s needs
Facilitate consumer training and job placement through the development of situational assessment training sites, on-the-job training, or unsubsidized employment
Aid individuals in obtaining needed support services such as clinical treatment, transportation, evaluation, supported work, etc.
Perform job development activities such as employer field visits, telephone solicitations, promotional mailings, public speaking engagements, etc.
Refer individual to jobs after a careful analysis on individual’s needs and interests as well as employer needs and job requirements
Assist consumers with integration into the work setting, if necessary
Complete necessary and required documentation for all program needs and funding providers
Job duties may be changed, reassigned or expanded based on agency need at any time

 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor’s Degree and/or
Two years experience in job placement or vocational service
Background working with individuals with disabilities, economically disadvantaged and / or students
Strong background in sales recommended
Bilingual English/Spanish speaking a plus

 
 
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 access all rooms in a 2-story home
Able to work in open space floor plan
Must be capable to move throughout work day
Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds