Employer Relations & Inclusive Employment Specialist

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI invites applications for an Employment Training Specialist in New York. You will supervise participants, conduct outreach to employers, and coordinate job readiness assessments, ensuring person-centered plans and HIPAA compliance.

The role requires collaboration with team members, ability to travel within the region, and flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed; prior experience in I/DD or employment services is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or its educational equivalent required.
• 1 year of sales, marketing, or recruiting experience or in I/DD field coordinating services and placements.
• Completes necessary trainings including OPWDD vocational/re-habilitation programs.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to learn electronic data management systems (Salesforce, Digital Agency).
• Willingness to travel across assigned region and work flexible hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills.
• Flexible personality with ability to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supervise participants to ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Research and outreach to prospective employers to secure commitments.
• Maintain relationships with employer partners for ongoing opportunities.
• Prospect daily through cold calls and meetings to generate partnerships.
• Assess participant skills and interests to identify job matches.
• Assist participants in achieving employment goals with person-centered planning.
• Document all activities and outcomes in appropriate systems.
• Coordinate with staff to secure employment opportunities and transitions.

Skills

Sales / recruiting experience

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Salesforce / data systems

Flexibility / initiative

Travel readiness

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Digital Agency

Job description

YAI invites applications for an Employment Training Specialist in New York. You will supervise participants, conduct outreach to employers, and coordinate job readiness assessments, ensuring person-centered plans and HIPAA compliance.

The role requires collaboration with team members, ability to travel within the region, and flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed; prior experience in I/DD or employment services is preferred.