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Employment Services Professional - 40 hours per week

Broome County

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Employment Services Professional - 40 hours per week

Full Time - starting at $19.50/per hour

AnEmployment Services Professional (ESP)is responsible for providing employment services for individuals with varying disabilities in community-based employment. Employment services are delivered in accordance with person-centered planning approaches and adherence with Medicaid, HCBS Waiver, ACCESS-VR, and other funding regulations/requirements. The Employment Services Professional's specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Provide employment services and supports designed to assist an individual to find and maintain a job in the community; soft skills training, assistance with application

+ processes/interviewing, travel training, on-site job support and coaching, etc.

+ Develop, implement and monitor individual employment action plans and collaborate with supervisor related to the same

+ Deliver employment supports utilizing strength-based, person-centered approaches

+ Provide ongoing employment services and supports to the individual and employer to include on-site job support and coaching, re-training, advocacy, career advancement and linkage to other relevant services

+ Communicate with individuals served and vocational counselors in provision of services and coordinate planning meetings as appropriate

+ Network with community businesses to identify new partnerships and cultivate existing partnerships to promote inclusive employment environments

+ Act as a positive role model to individuals receiving services and maintain a professional presentation in all aspects of the position

What are we looking for in an Employment Services Professional:

+ Possess strong interpersonal skills including effectively communicating ideas/directions, maintaining professionalism, and being receptive to guidance/direction from supervisor

+ Experience interfacing with business community and comfortable in networking situations

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills

+ Effective time management and strong organizational skills

+ Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs

+ Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations

+ Able to work scheduled hours that may include overtime, weekend and/or holiday timeframes and maintain an acceptable work attendance as defined in the agency’s employee policy manual

+ Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift twenty-five (25) pounds

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Requirements

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or related Human Service field- OR -Associates Degree in Business; Liberal Arts or Human Services and two years applicable field experience- OR -A High School Diploma/GED and experience that, in the opinion of the reviewing agency, exceeds the above standards of the program.

+ Possess a valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier

Salary Description

$19.50 - $20.75