Employment Specialist
Sign-On Bonus Available!
As an Employment Specialist you will manage job development, placement, and support. You will help with job hunting, interview preparation, resume writing and on-the-job coaching. You will be on-site at locations throughout Monroe County and coach people through tasks, build relationships with employers and help people to be productive in the workplace.
You may be the perfect fit if you have experience in one of the following areas:
Social Work, Social Services, Human Services, Case Manager, Job Coach, Caseworker, Community, Advocate, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or Direct Care.
Required Skills
- Support people in their continued application of soft skills like job hunting, resume writing and interview practice.
- Assist people in their role based on their level of support needed, with a person-centered approach.
- Maintain relationships with people supported, families and employers.
- Secure employment for Job Path participants using strategies such as job development, job search/matching, employer education, task analysis and advocacy.
- Coach people on and off job site to ensure employer/employee satisfaction.
- Monitor job performance and job-related skills.
- Maintain up-to-date records, billable service notes and Arc Job Path documentation.
Required Experience
- Bachelors' degree
- Personal and professional experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This can be in the form of volunteer or internship experience!
- Valid NYS driver’s license required. Reliable transportation to transport self and Job Path participants.
To learn more about this career opportunity, contact Michelle Bubel-Kempa (585) 271-0660 Ext. 1403, or email mkempa@arcmonroe.org, or fill out the form below.
