Employment Specialist II

Thearcolc; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

What does an Employment Specialist II do?

Employment Specialist II's are out in the community, working with a caseload of individuals with a wide range of disabilities. They assist the people we support in reaching their goals and helping them find work and succeed in the workplace. Some responsibilities may include helping people write resumes, interview for jobs, assisting with on-the-job training, helping people through job transitions, or transporting individuals to job sites.

Pay Rate

• High school diploma or Associate's degree - $17/hour
• Bachelor's degree - $18.50/hour

Schedule/Hours

• The schedule for this position is varied and requires candidates to be flexible with their availability. Some evening or weekend shifts may be required, dependent upon the schedule of the individuals on your caseload.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma.

What can The Arc Oneida-Lewis offer you?

• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid training.
• A rewarding career with the ability to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.