Employment Opportunities Specialist

6 days ago

Queens Village, New York, United States Community Options Full time

About Us

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Employment Opportunities Specialist to join our team in New York, NY.

  • Job Summary: Develop and implement employment programs for individuals with disabilities.
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Manage and coordinate community-based vocational and employment programs.
    • Supervise, evaluate, and provide direct support to employment specialists.
    • Oversee the development of employment and volunteer opportunities for persons with disabilities.
    • Coordinate entrepreneurial business ventures involving persons with disabilities.
    • Responsible for contract disbursements for community-based programs.
    • Assist with contract procurement as required.
    • Network with business leaders in the community to increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
    • Coordinate contract requirements relative to vocational and employment activities with the appropriate agencies.
    • Assist with grant development for vocational and employment programs.
    • Participate and assist in the continued development of the Company's Business Advisory Council (COBAC).
    • Maintain and follow all regulations with regards to wage and hour and other regulatory agencies.
    • Recruit and screen candidates, and assist with training as necessary.
    • Establish a method of job placement that includes a survey of potential job openings and facilitate interviews with potential employers and participants.
    • Establish internships for people with disabilities with potential employers.
    • Generate a mentoring program for participants through members of the business advisory council.
    • Perform all duties necessary, in compliance with state approved objectives for Home and Community-Based Services (HCS).
    • Report program status to the Executive Director on a regular basis.
    • Attend conferences, seminars, and training as needed.
  • Requirements:
    • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience working with individuals with disabilities.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
    • Ability to patiently impart knowledge to others.
    • Ability to aid in the training of people with disabilities on the required curriculum.
    • Ability to effectively work under pressure, meet deadlines, and provide multiple supports to multiple participants.
    • Ability to maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public, demonstrating sensitivity to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the Company's public image.
    • Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
    • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize.
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

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