Employment Specialist

The Center for Disability Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

EAP

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services is seeking an Employment Specialist in New York to provide job development, training, advocacy, and personal support within the Supported Employment Program. The role requires clear communication, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree (or 4 years vocational experience), 1 year of experience with developmental disabilities, and a valid NYS driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 years vocational experience is required.
• 1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• NYS driver’s license in good standing, as this position requires usage of own vehicle.
• Must be at least 18 years old to apply for this position.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides job development, job training (both intensive and extended), advocacy and personal support & services to individuals in the Supported Employment Program.
• Able to follow directions, communicate clearly, perform simple math functions and have knowledge of basic weights and measures.

Skills

Communicate clearly

Follow directions

Simple math

Weights & measures knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

4 years vocational experience

Job description

Where people get better at life!Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support.For 75 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.We are looking for an EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST to become part of our organization.Responsibilities:Provides job development, job training (both intensive and extended), advocacy and personal support & services where necessary to individuals in the Supported Employment Program.Able to follow directions, communicate clearly, perform simple math functions and have knowledge of basic weights and measures.Requirements:A Bachelors Degree or 4 years vocational experienceis required1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilitiesYour NYS driver’s license must be in good standing, as this position requires usage of own vehicle.Must be at least 18 years old to apply for this position. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.Compensation Range:$21.02 - $22.09Benefits:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Tuition ReimbursementEarly Access to Pay with RAINPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)