Employment Specialist Tompkins County

Unity House; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay!

Full-time benefits - health insurance

Flexible hours

Paid time off

401k contributions

Wellness programs

Early payday

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Unity House in Ithaca, NY is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through inclusive, person-centered services. This full-time role lets you help individuals learn, grow and thrive while benefiting from a supportive, flexible work environment.

Required: HS diploma/GED with human services experience; associates preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, and teamwork. You must have a NYS driver's license and a vehicle to conduct agency business.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with Human Services experience required.
• Associates in relevant field and 1 year related Human Services experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Experience with persons with disabilities preferred.
• Computer skills and keyboarding familiarity required.
• Must have reliable phone access and a vehicle for agency business.
• Evidence of understanding and empathy for individuals with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work in a team environment with strong decision-making, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with internal/external stakeholders; NYS Driver's License required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Empathy

Driver's license

Education

HS diploma/GED with Human Services experience

Associates in relevant field

Tools

Phone access

Vehicle for agency business

Job description

A career with a causeAt 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.