Employment Services Professional

Achieve; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 33 days PTO first year

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Achieve is seeking an Employment Services Professional to provide community-based employment services to individuals with varying disabilities, helping them obtain and maintain meaningful employment. Services use person-centered approaches and comply with Medicaid, HCBS Waiver, ACCES-VR and other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include job coaching, interview prep, site visits, planning meetings, and building relationships with local businesses to promote inclusive employment

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with agency insurance requirements.
• Ability to work independently in community-based settings.
• Education/experience: Associate’s degree or HS diploma with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment supports such as job coaching, interview preparation, application assistance, and travel training.
• Assist individuals in finding and maintaining competitive employment.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized employment action plans.
• Deliver services using strength-based, person-centered approaches.
• Provide ongoing support to individuals and employers, including training, advocacy, and career advancement.
• Offer on-site job coaching, retraining, and problem resolution as needed.
• Communicate with individuals served, employers, and vocational counselors.
• Coordinate and participate in planning meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with community businesses to expand employment opportunities.
• Promote inclusive employment environments through outreach and networking.
• Act as a professional role model for individuals receiving services.

Skills

Driver's license

Independent worker

Community services exp

Education

Associate’s degree in business/Liberal Arts/Human Services

High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience

Job description

Description

Employment Services Professional

Schedule: Full-time & Part-time Positions Available

Wage: $20.00 – $21.25/hour

Location: Onieda, NY

Benefits: Up to 33 days of PTO the first year, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more

Why Join ACHIEVE

At ACHIEVE, you’ll do more than just a job, you’ll build a meaningful career while making a real impact. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to person-centered services that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Employment Services Professional provides community-based employment services to individuals with varying disabilities, supporting them in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment. Services are delivered using person-centered approaches and in compliance with Medicaid, HCBS Waiver, ACCES-VR, and other regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include:

• Provide employment supports such as job coaching, interview preparation, application assistance, and travel training
• Assist individuals in finding and maintaining competitive employment in the community
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized employment action plans
• Deliver services using strength-based, person-centered approaches
• Provide ongoing support to both individuals and employers, including training, advocacy, and career advancement
• Offer on-site job coaching, retraining, and problem resolution as needed
• Communicate with individuals served, employers, and vocational counselors
• Coordinate and participate in planning meetings
• Build and maintain relationships with community businesses to expand employment opportunities
• Promote inclusive employment environments through outreach and networking
• Act as a professional role model for individuals receiving services

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license meeting agency insurance requirements
• Ability to work independently and support individuals in community-based settings preferred
• Associate’s degree in business, Liberal Arts, or Human Services with two (2) years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma/GED with a combination of education and relevant experience