Employment Specialist (Non-Profit) - Queens

AHRC NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low cost Medical Insurance

Paid Training

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending account

403(b) match

Life insurance

Referral program

Job summary

AHRC New York City is seeking an Employment Specialist for its Queens Employment Business Services division. The role focuses on developing relationships with employers and placing job seekers with intellectual and developmental disabilities into meaningful work.

You will meet contract requirements, coordinate employment planning meetings, provide job coaching, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while delivering exceptional service to participants, families, and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of two years working with the developmentally disabled population preferred.
• Experience or capacity in instructing/mentoring program participants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to organize work and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with employers to create employment and internship opportunities.
• Work with job seekers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and families to assess skills and interests.
• Coordinate employment planning meetings for job seekers and their team.
• Network with potential employers and conduct informational interviews and tours.
• Assist job seekers with resumes and applications; negotiate wages and accommodations.
• Provide initial job coaching and follow-up visits to ensure success.
• Maintain files and funding source reporting; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to people supported and employers; collaborate with AHRC staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Independent work

Experience with disability population

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree desirable

Job description

Employment Specialist (Non-Profit) - Queens

Full-time

AHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services , and a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism and as we advocate for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.

AHRC New York City is seeking an Employment Specialist (ES) for their Queens Employment Business Services (EBS) Division. This position is responsible for developing relationships within the business sector that will result in employment and internship opportunities for job seekers. The ES is expected to develop and maintain positive relationships with employers, job seekers and their families, and staff. The ES is responsible to meet the requirements of all contracts to which he/she is assigned and to adhere to all compliance requirements.

Salary: $50,0.00 - $60,000 per year....plus a comprehensive Benefit package. See Benefit information below.

Responsibilities

• Work with job seekers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to determine skills, conditions for success, and interests through person centered practices, including Discovery, Community Engagement activities, and Customized Employment.
• Create and maintain excellent relationships with people supported, their circle of support, and community partners for the purpose of preparing for and maintaining success in employment.
• Set up and facilitate employment planning meetings for job seekers and their team.
• Network with potential employers.
• Conduct informational interviews and tours with local businesses.
• Assist job seekers with developing resumes and completing job applications.
• Negotiate wages and accommodations (such as assistive technology and visual schedules) for job seekers. ...
• Performance: Provide initial job coaching to help the person supported learn his/her role.
• Conduct regular follow-up visits with employees and employers to ensure the job is going well (provide additional coaching or other interventions if needed).
• Maintain individual files and funding source reporting requirements.
• Ensure program remains in compliance with New York State regulations, Department of Labor regulations, Federal, and Workforce Investment Act.
• Follow all OPWDD-ETP-SEMP—requirements; including appropriate service delivery and billing as assigned.
• Provide top quality customer service to people supported before and after job placements and to employers who hire them, in coordination with the Development Team, other AHRC staff, and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with preference in field of education, human services or counseling, or related fields.Master’s degree desirable.
• Minimum of two years working with the developmentally disabled population preferred.
• Experience or strong capacity in instructing/mentoring program participants, with prior work exposure in teaching or training individuals highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people supported, families, employers, funding sources, Care Coordinators, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to organize work of self and others, as well as work independently as needed.

• Low cost, quality Medical Insurance.
• Paid Training
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending account
• 403(b) match
• Life insurance
• Referral program

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.