Employment Specialist - Full Time Opportunity Available

Syracuse, NY, USA | Hourly | 20.00-20.50 per hour | Full Time

Employment Specialist

Full-Time Opportunity Available!

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Are you passionate about helping others achieve their goals and find meaningful employment? Join Arc of Onondaga as an Employment Specialist, where you'll provide job coaching and career support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this rewarding role, you'll promote inclusion, motivation, and job retention-empowering people to succeed in the workplace and in life.

What You'll Do:

Provide individualized job coaching and support to people receiving employment services.

Encourage skill-building, independence, and workplace inclusion.

Partner with employers to promote successful job placements and retention.

Assist in career planning and goal-setting for individuals seeking employment.

What We Offer:

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Work-life balance with generous paid time off: 12 paid holidays per year, plus vacation, sick, and personal days

Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with employer match

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Tuition reimbursement for continued learning

Paid training and professional development

A rewarding career with room to grow

Qualifications Include:

Associate's Degree in Human Services or a related field (preferred)

Minimum 1 year of experience working with people with disabilities

Or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the above

Valid NYS Driver's License with an acceptable driving record

Arc of Onondaga is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.