Employment Specialist - Tompkins County

Unity House; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Paid holidays, vacation, sick and paid

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Unity House is dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and empowering employees to help them learn, grow and thrive. This full-time role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, and a willingness to work flexibly with individuals with disabilities.

We seek candidates with a HS diploma or GED, an associate degree preferred, and a valid NYS driver’s license. A vehicle is required to perform agency duties and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED with Human Services experience required.
• Associates in relevant field and one year of related Human Services experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with persons with disabilities preferred.
• Must have a vehicle to transport and complete agency business; valid NYS driver’s license required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Computer skills

Education

HS diploma/GED

Associates in relevant field

Tools

Keyboarding

Job description

A career with a cause

At Unity House, we're dedicated to supporting people with disabilities. That's why we're dedicated to our employees. At Unity House, you'll empower people to learn, grow and thrive. In turn, Unity House will empower you with:

• Great pay!
• Full-time benefits - health insurance and more for working 30+ hours per week
• Flexible hours - a work schedule that fits your life
• Time Off - paid holidays, vacation days, sick days, personal days and more
• Peace of mind - 401k contributions matched up to 3.5%
• Wellness - free comprehensive wellness and employee assistance programs
• Pay options - early payday and direct deposit available
• Room to grow - tuition reimbursement, free training and promotion opportunities

Our mission

To empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability. This is accomplished by offering services and supports in an inclusive, people-centered environment.

Our vision

All individuals are respected and lead lives of personal fulfillment and acceptance within our community

Our values

Honesty, Integrity and Respect

Qualifications:

HS diploma/GED with Human Services experience required. Associates in relevant field and one year of related Human Services experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Experience in work situations with persons with disabilities preferred. Computer skills and keyboarding familiarity required. Must be able to be reached by phone and have a vehicle to transport and complete agency business. Evidence of understanding and empathy for individuals with disabilities. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work in a team environment with excellent decision-making, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals and employers to explore, secure and maintain employment while working in a changing environment with a demonstrated knowledge of and ability to work with internal/external stakeholders. Valid NYS Driver's License required according to SOA/organization regulations, policies, practices and procedures.

Full time, 40 hours per week. Schedule TBD.