Employment Specialist

Albany, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Albany+NY+USA+12203)

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.

Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.

To work for Living Resources is to make a difference in the lives of others. Living Resources provides individuals with disabilities and special needs the support they need to thrive and lead active, full lives. For many Living Resources employees, their work becomes an experience where they find fulfillment and develop both personally and professionally.

The role of the Employment Specialist is to provide prevocational services to individuals with disabilities. Community-based prevocational services aim to prepare individuals for competitive, integrated employment through volunteer experiences and work readiness training. In addition to teaching work-readiness curriculum, the Employment Specialist will facilitate volunteer activities in the community and evaluate the skills of each individual, such as following directions, attending to tasks, managing stress, and working safely.

DUTIES:

• Manage a diverse caseload of individuals receiving OPWDD and/or ACCES-VR services

• Prepare curriculum and teach work-readiness classes

• Create daily schedule and adjust as necessary to meet the needs of clients

• Observe client performance and make service recommendations based on observations of performance

• Collaborate with employers in the community to secure volunteer opportunities

• Assist individuals in learning and performing volunteer tasks through job coaching & training

• Collaborate with Care Coordination Organizations, state agencies, family members, and other resources to coordinate services

• Complete all required documentation, including case notes, monthly summaries, and an annual evaluation

Since the majority of duties are carried out in the community, candidates must be independent and capable of exercising good judgment. Candidates must have excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving skills. Effective interpersonal and communication skills as well as strong writing, organizational and time management skills are essential. Candidates must be flexible in adjusting work hours to meet the support needs of their clients.

Full-time and Part-time available.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher

• At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities

• Strong case management and communication skills

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required

Benefits

We offer great benefits including Paid Training, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Accounts, Payment in Lieu of Health Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Retirement Programs, Phone & Travel Reimbursement, and we have a Free On-Site Fitness Center in our main office in Albany!

There are also opportunities to advance within our agency!

Salary Description

$18.00 - $24.00 per hour