Employment Services Professional

Employment Services Professional

Location: Chenango county

Salary: $20.00 - $21.25

Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees

An Employment Services Professional 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 support 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 supervisors related to the same
• Delivering employment supports utilizing strength-based, person-centered approaches
• Provide ongoing employment services and support 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 professional presentation in all aspects of the position

• Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or a related Human Services field required;
• OR Associate’s degree in Business, Liberal Arts, or Human Services with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant field experience;
• OR High School Diploma/GED with a combination of education and experience that, in the judgment of the agency, meets or exceeds the above qualifications
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier required