Employment Specialist

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week, Flexible Schedule, Hybrid Position 

Starting Rate of Pay: $19.00/hour

SUMMARY OF DUTIES 

The Employment Specialist provides individualized job development, work skills training and supervision to individuals receiving services in a community-based work setting.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalency PLUS two years full-time direct service experience with developmentally disabled adults.

Valid New York State driver’s license in good standing, New York automobile insurance, and a reliable motor vehicle required.

Preferred:Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education or other closely related developmental disabilities field, PLUS one year full-time direct service experience with developmentally disabled adults.

BENEFITS

• 12 Paid holidays
• Generous Paid time off (PTO)
• Agency funded Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Agency funded life insurance and long-term disability
• Supplemental insurance: short-term disability, life insurance, cancer care insurance, pet insurance
• Auto & homeowner insurance discounts
• Employee referral program
• 401k w/Agency match & more

Beyond Support Network 

It’s Beyond just a job… It’s… 

• Supporting others
• A life/work balance
• Developing YOU
• Feeling Appreciated
• Variety of Opportunities

(Vocational Trainer, Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, Job Coach, Human Services, Production, Work Skills Training, Trainer, Employment Trainer)