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Employment Support Specialist

2 months ago


Schenectady, United States Liberty ARC Full time

**Employment Support Specialist**

**Location**:Schenectady, NY
**FLSA**:Non-Exempt
**Reports To**:Coordinator of Employment Services
**Physical Requirements**: Walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting, ability to push/pull heavy loads, ability to lift 50lbs.
**Hours of Work**:Full Time, 37.5 hours a week. Some travel required, must be willing to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends).
**Pay Range: The pay range is $18.25-$26.63**

**Job Summary**:
**Job Qualifications**:

- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of two years of experience in providing services to persons who have disabling conditions (experience in in vocational rehabilitation preferred).
- Valid driver's license w/ no drug or alcohol related violations, excessive accidents or excessive points.
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language required, ability to read, write and speak the Spanish language preferred.
- History working in various competitive employment settings.
- Knowledge of the local job market.
- Ability to communicate effectively and present both one on one and in group settings.

**Major Responsibilities**:
The overall duties center around providing person-centered employment planning and support services that provide assistance for an individual to prepare for, obtain, maintain, or advance in competitive employment.
- Participate in community events such as open houses, grand openings and job fairs as requested.
- Collaborate with local schools, employers, funders and other community partners to develop relationships and navigate work experiences and supports for individuals supported.
- Participate in ongoing training and staff development activities associated with provisions employment services.
- Develop job leads and work experience opportunities for individuals supported.
- Assure that job placement matches the skill set, interest & abilities of individuals.
- Communicate and coordinate amongst co-workers and team members to identify job placement opportunities for all individuals receiving services.
- Conduct pre-employment services including but not limited to youth transition, interview preparation, benefits navigation, travel training, development of natural supports and referral for other services.
- Job coach individuals at the job site at the intensity and frequency that is needed by the consumer.
- Communicate employer expectations of performance and employee behaviors.
- Promote on the job training for individuals to learn or develop skills essential to their job.
- Foster opportunities to educate and engage employers to understand and utilize tax incentives, work try-outs, on the job training and accommodations.
- Complete all necessary paperwork for pre-employment, placement, intensive & extended services.
- Meet milestones goals and performance indicators for pre-employment, placement, and retention services.
- Provide person centered individual support in all areas of supported employment reflective of individual's personal outcomes and goals.
- Conduct periodic reassessment and alteration of strategies, as appropriate to the person's needs.
- Advocacy with other service providers, the person's natural supports and employers to promote adjustment and employment retention.
- Attend ISP meetings/reviews and other review meetings for individuals on caseload.
- Coordinate services in the community for each individual as need dictates.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate case records for each consumer on caseload (progress notes, implementation plans, ISP updates and other as prescribed by policies and procedures.
- Assure services provided uphold quality, integrity and compliance.
- Perform other duties and trainings as assigned.