JOB PLACEMENT SPECIALIST

WESTCHESTER ARC; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WESTCHESTER ARC in Hawthorne, NY is seeking a dedicated Job Placement Specialist to coordinate and implement employment opportunities using person-centered planning methods. The role focuses on developing job opportunities for individuals with IDD through direct job development and employer engagement.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (bachelor's degree preferred), a valid NYS driver's license with reliable transportation, and at least one year of experience working with IDD

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and a reliable car.
• One year experience with IDD population.
• Ability to work with employers, families, interdepartmental staff, other community and corporate contacts.
• Flexible, reliable, and takes initiative.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement employment opportunities using person-centered planning.
• Develop job opportunities through job development for group and individual employment.
• Build relationships with families, employers, and regulatory entities to support the required services.
• Ensure employment opportunities meet Department of Labor regulations.
• Maintain and secure consumer records with all required information.
• Provide travel, training, and job coaching as needed.
• Refer individuals to prospective employers and accompany them to interviews.
• Carry a caseload and complete required documentation and database entries.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Initiative

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

JOB PLACEMENT SPECIALIST

Hawthorne, NY, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1253

The Job Placement Specialist is responsible to coordinate, develop, create and implement primarily employment opportunities using Person Centered Planning methods and techniques. This role will do job development seeking group and individual employment.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Build relationships with families, employers and regulatory entities to served and provide the required supports.
• Adhere to all relevant regulatory health and safety standards.
• Remain current of labor market information for employment opportunities.
• Conduct community relation visits to employers, associations, unions, etc. to promote employment and partnership possibilities.
• Refers individuals to prospective employer and accompanies them to interview.
• Carries a caseload and complete required documentation and database entries.
• Ensures all employment opportunities meet Department of Labor regulations.
• Maintain and secure consumer records with all required information.
• Provide travel, training, and job coaching as needed.
• Provide training to maximize individual independence.

Requirements:

• Requires High School Diploma, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• A valid NYS Driver's License, and a reliable car.
• One (1) year experience with IDD population.
• Must be flexible, reliable, and take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively with employers, families, interdepartmental staff, other community, and corporate contacts.