Placement Specialist

Rochester Rehabilitation Center; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Rehabilitation Center is seeking an individual to assist consumers in preparing for employment in the community. The role involves developing relationships with employers to facilitate job placements and providing ongoing support and guidance to clients.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field and have at least 2 years of experience in counseling and employment services. Valid NYS driver’s license and personal vehicle for travel is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in employment and counseling.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.
• Ability to travel and use a personal vehicle for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers in preparing for community employment.
• Develop relationships with local employers for job placement.
• Document visits and progress for consumers.
• Collaborate with Employment Consultants for job retention.
• Conduct intake interviews and maintain consumer contact.

Skills

Employment counseling

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Business, Marketing or related field

Job description

Throughout its history, three values – work, wellness, and independence – have remained at the core of Rochester Rehabilitation. Working with a $7 million annual operating budget, the agency serves 2,500 people in the Greater Rochester area living with disabilities, behavioral health issues, and other disadvantages.

Job Description

Purpose: To assist consumers with preparing and seeking successful employment in the community. Provides effective guidance and leadership to placement staff to achieve placement outcomes that adhere to client overall career goals.

Key Functions

1. Takes a lead role in developing relationships with employers in the community to foster possible partnerships in placing consumers in competitive employment.
2. To assist consumers with learning the skills (interviewing, job searching and job preparation) necessary to find competitive employment in the community.
3. Provide proper documentation of all recorded visits and work done on behalf of consumer via case notes. Write reports to all funders to update them on consumer’s progress. Achieves 100% of yearly established productivity standards in conjunction with applicable program contracts, goals and objectives.
4. Assist consumers in developing an individual vocational rehabilitation plan that includes ongoing assessment of progress and needs.
5. Serves as an agency representative to professional associations and other organizations that offer job networking opportunities.
6. Collaborates with Employment Consultants after placement of consumers to enhance job retention. Models effective teamwork and contributes to the success of program and management teams. Works with other departments to foster effective working relationships.
7. Assists in the development of appropriate marketing tools to support job development, job placement and job retention activities.
8. Conducts 100% of intake interviews and paperwork associated with initial assessments.
9. Maintains contact with consumers on a regular basis to encourage participation and follow through on all job development activities.
10. Adheres to Company policies and procedures to include being aware of the importance of Corporate Compliance Policies and the Code of Conduct. Staff is responsible for maintaining required certifications and licenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Business, Marketing or related field with 2 years’ experience in employment and counseling.
• Valid NYS driver’s license, local travel and use of a personal vehicle for business purposes.

EEO Statement

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