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Lowville, NY, USA | Hourly | 19.50-21.00 per hour | FULL-TIME

Ready for a life-changing career where every day brings new possibilities? The Arc Oneida-Lewis, a pioneer in championing individuals with disabilities, invites you to step into the role of a Employment Specialist II!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Our Employment Solutions Department is seeking an Employment Specialist II to join their team! In this role you will be responsible for the provision of employment supports to people with developmental disabilities in the community to help them identify and meet their vocational needs, maximizing their independence and utilizing all of the resources in the community available to them.

Responsibilities :

+ Able to assess people with varying disabilities to develop and implement an employment plan which will include strategies to overcome barriers to employment and to appropriately match an individual's interest and abilities to a supported job.

+ Perform job development/job retention activities as necessary to include, but not be limited to, job assessments, job readiness skills training and work/life skills training.

+ Teach individuals how to access community supports to assist them with childcare, travel training, residential living and securing/receiving supplemental benefits.

+ Work independently in the community.

+ Provide supports such as benefits advisor, case manager, service coordinator and life coach when needed to support the person and assist in gaining independence.

+ Attend all ISP meeting and meetings with support staff to ensure quality services.

+ Responsible for Habilitation Plan and Employment Plan writing.

+ Carry a caseload of approximately 20 people.

+ Develop relationships with local employers in the community in order to develop and/or maintain employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications :

+ Valid NYS Driver's license and must have a working vehicle and agree to transport individuals, as needed to work-sites.

+ Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of one year experience working with people with disabilities (Or)

+ Associates Degree and a minimum of two years of experience working with people with disabilities (Or)

+ High School Diploma and a minimum of three years of experience working with people with disabilities

PAY & PERKS:

The pay range for this position is $19.50-$21.000/hr. Y our journey toward making a difference begins here!

Additionally, we offer superb benefits and perks, including:

+ A comprehensive benefit package

+ Generous paid time off

+ Paid training

If you want a rewarding career with the ability to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities, apply today!

WHAT SETS US APART:

Founded in 1954, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is a premier human services agency in the healthcare field. Our agency was started by parents who envisioned a rich, full life for their children with disabilities, inclusive of their community. Many of those families still champion these efforts today. We employ 700 staff and support over 1,400 people throughout Oneida and Lewis Counties. We provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, guardianship, respite, recreational, and day habilitation for people with developmental disabilities and their families. We own and operate integrated businesses in our community, including our Progress Industries business enterprise, a leading supply chain partner for small and large companies regionally and nationally.

The Arc Oneida-Lewis, where making a meaningful impact is not just a job; it's a calling! As a premier provider of services, support, and advocacy for individuals with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities, we are dedicated to enriching lives and fostering inclusion. Our mission is clear: to provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, and a myriad of other services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Our employees thrive in an inclusive and positive work culture that values collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to making a difference. Joining our team means becoming part of a community that is not just about work but about building a supportive environment where everyone can flourish. More than a workplace-be part of a team dedicated to changing lives!

The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.