Employment Specialist

Lifetime Assistance Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in vocational services is seeking an Employment Specialist for a warehouse position. The role involves providing supervision and vocational training to support individuals in their employment. Qualified candidates should possess relevant degrees or experience and be prepared to meet specific training requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Must complete training including First Aid/CPR.
• Ability to lift, move, and transfer up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and vocational related training.
• Supports individuals in various vocational settings.
• Teaches job skills, transportation, and proper work habits.

Skills

Supervision

Vocational training

Socialization skills

Work safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associates Degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Program

Supported Employment/Vocational Services

Position Title: Employment Specialist - Warehouse Position in Community Site

Responsibilities

Provides supervision and vocational related training, including but not limited to job skills, transportation, proper work habits, socialization skills, proper dress and work safety to support individuals receiving services in a wide range of vocational settings.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree; or Associates Degree and one year of related experience; or High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related vocational and/or human services experience. Must successfully complete all required training including but not limited to First Aid/CPR, SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention) and Medication Administration. Must be able to lift, move and transfer up to 40 pounds. Subject to background checks including but not limited to being fingerprinted/criminal history record check, NYS Child Abuse Registry, OPWDD Staff Exclusion List and Mental Health Law 16.34. Must meet LAI's Vehcle Operator Requirements.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Location

Rochester, NY

Hours

40 hours.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Require Meetings

Two staff meetings per month.