Career Placement & Coaching Specialist

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence is seeking an intensive coaching professional to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping develop their Service Plan and providing comprehensive placement services including Screening and Assessment, Career Exploration, Work Readiness, Job Development, Situational Assessment and on-site training.

Hours vary including evenings and weekends, up to 40 hours per week, with travel in and around the county.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred and at least one year experience with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• New York State valid/acceptable Driver’s License.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with employers for placement opportunities.
• Utilize hands-on techniques to work with employees on worksites.
• Ensure the person we support can complete job components satisfactorily.
• Interact with the Coordinator of Career Solutions to ensure individual plans are developed and implemented.
• Participate in meetings regarding people we support as requested by Coordinator of Career Solutions.
• Adhere to the Career Solutions Guidelines for interacting with the employers and employees.
• Travel with the person’s employer during placement and training to ensure a smooth transition to worksites.

Skills

Coaching

Placement Services

Communication

Education

Associates Degree

Driver's License

Job description

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence is seeking an intensive coaching professional to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping develop their Service Plan and providing comprehensive placement services including Screening and Assessment, Career Exploration, Work Readiness, Job Development, Situational Assessment and on-site training.

Hours vary including evenings and weekends, up to 40 hours per week, with travel in and around the county.