Employment Services Professional

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Description

Employment Services Professional

Schedule: Full-time & Part-time Positions Available

Wage: $20.00 - $21.25/hour

Location: Onieda, NY

Benefits: Up to 33 days of PTO the first year, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more

Why Join ACHIEVE

At ACHIEVE, you'll do more than just a job, you'll build a meaningful career while making a real impact. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to person-centered services that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Employment Services Professional provides community-based employment services to individuals with varying disabilities, supporting them in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment. Services are delivered using person-centered approaches and in compliance with Medicaid, HCBS Waiver, ACCES-VR, and other regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include:

• Provide employment supports such as job coaching, interview preparation, application assistance, and travel training
• Assist individuals in finding and maintaining competitive employment in the community
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized employment action plans
• Deliver services using strength-based, person-centered approaches
• Provide ongoing support to both individuals and employers, including training, advocacy, and career advancement
• Offer on-site job coaching, retraining, and problem resolution as needed
• Communicate with individuals served, employers, and vocational counselors
• Coordinate and participate in planning meetings
• Build and maintain relationships with community businesses to expand employment opportunities
• Promote inclusive employment environments through outreach and networking
• Act as a professional role model for individuals receiving services

Requirements

• Valid driver's license meeting agency insurance requirements
• Ability to work independently and support individuals in community-based settings preferred
• Associate's degree in business, Liberal Arts, or Human Services with two (2) years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma/GED with a combination of education and relevant experience