Employment Specialist

3 days ago

Ithaca, New York, United States Springbrook Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Employment Specialist to join our team at Springbrook. As an Employment Specialist, you will play a critical role in assisting individuals with disabilities to acquire and sustain gainful employment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Assistant Director to review program goals and individual goals
  • Attend all assigned trainings, including NYS CASE trainings, OPWDD Innovations trainings, and OPWDD annual required trainings
  • Complete pre-employment and employment assessments with individuals
  • Complete all required OPWDD and ACCES VR reports
  • Establish and maintain relationships with local businesses and community-based work sites to expand Springbrook's business partner network
  • Act as a liaison between employers, individuals, businesses, families, and other support staff
  • Provide support and services, including job discovery, job training, job mentoring, and professional skills development, in an individualized and/or group setting
  • Maintain communication with work sites during all phases of the employment process
  • Complete documentation, case notes, reports, and billing for both ACCES VR and OPWDD within the allotted time frame
  • Provide transportation to individuals for assessments and work sites as needed
  • Present a professional image to the business community at all times
  • Communicate with the Assistant Director regarding any concerns
  • Attend departmental meetings and monthly 1:1 supervision meetings on an ongoing basis
  • Attend semi-annual and annual Life Plan meetings and team meetings as assigned
  • Have knowledge of all employment services programs provided by Springbrook
  • Assist in writing employment services plans
  • Be able to work varied hours to meet the needs of individuals on the caseload
  • Follow all Springbrook Policies and Procedures
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
  • Minimum: High school diploma with 5 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities. Preferred: Associates or Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience working with persons with disabilities and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Knowledge of ACCES VR and OPWDD regulations, policies, and procedures preferred
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.
  • Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required
  • Maintain a valid driver's license and have reliable access to transportation
Equal Employment Opportunity

Springbrook is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Springbrook to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, age, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, traits historically associated with race, and/or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

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