• Employment Specialist

    Resource Center for Independent Living (Utica, NY)


    35 Hour work week

     

    Annual Non-Exempt Salary: $37,856 ($20.80 an hour)

    Benefits:

    + PTO – vacation (16-24 days a year based on longevity). Sick leave 12 days a year, and 13 paid holidays.

    + Ability to work a 4-day schedule after 6 months on the job. Multiple work schedules available.

    + Wellness program with the ability to earn an additional 3 PTO days a year.

    + 401K with up to 10% employer investment

    + Heavily subsidized health insurance with co-pays. Vision and Dental insurance

    + Monthly contribution towards dependent care (to offset childcare costs)

    + Company paid Life Insurance and Identity theft protection (LifeLock )

    + Free covered parking

    + Additional benefits available

    Job Duties:

    The successful candidate will be expected to:

    + Assist participants with job-readiness skills and job development including resume-building, communication, interviewing skills and the employment application process.

    + Discover the participants skill set to ensure appropriate job matches.

    + Network with local employers to increase opportunities for participants.

    + Provide participants with on-the-job training including interaction with supervisors and co-workers.

    + Provide long-term job retention support for individuals.

    Education:

    + Bachelor's degree is preferred.

    + A combination of education and experience will be taken into consideration.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    + Minimum of one year of experience providing vocational and employment services to individuals with disabilities.

    + Excellent customer service and communication skills.

    + Time management and organizational skills.

    + Knowledge of or experience working with ADA, ACCES-VR, OPWDD, OMH and the employment market.

     

    Travel Required: Yes

     

    RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.

     

    RCIL is an equal opportunity employer and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.