Part-Time Employment Specialist

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

Job description

Kelberman is a leading provider of autism services for children, adults and families in the Mohawk Valley and Central New York.

• Associate’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred.
• At least three (2) years’ experience in employment services and/or sales or customer service.
• Travel is required. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
• This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) and OMH (Office of Mental Health).

REQUIRED ABILITIES

• Must be able to maintain focus in a very busy work environment and have a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to manage time independently, adhering to all deadlines including unexpected demands for information and/or additional assignments which may include varied shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Must have professionalism in all decision making.
• Use of good judgment based on regulatory and quality standards is required.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Regularly attend scheduled shifts and meetings, being punctual.
• Exercise tact, discretion, and judgment in working with a variety of people.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
• Must be able to manage and cope in sometimes stressful situations.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.