Job Coach/Employment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

The Arc Ontario

Employment Specialist I

Salary: $19.67 - $20.95

Position Overview:  Join our team as an Employment Specialist and make a meaningful impact by helping individuals with disabilities find and maintain inclusive, competitive employment. In this dynamic role, you'll support job seekers through coaching, training, and on-the-job guidance while collaborating with employers to ensure lasting success. Launch careers and change lives as you motivate, teach new skills, and turn challenges into achievements, all while building strong employer partnerships and creating inclusive workplaces. Enjoy flexible scheduling, variety in your day, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Work Location: Canandaigua, NY

Schedule: Full-Time; 40 hours; 8am to 4pm; Monday through Friday; Flexibility in schedule required to meet agency needs.

As a full time team member at The Arc Ontario, you will receive...

• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid time off; Over 3 weeks of vacation within your first year!
• Sick Time
• Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agency
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a Fitness Center in the Main Facility
• Pay on Demand
• Free Telehealth with EZaccessMD
• Emergency Assistance Funding
• And more

Our Culture

Investing in our staff while thriving in a flexible and fun work environment!

The Arc Ontario Story:

Founded in 1954 we believe that All individuals with disabilities or other challenges are one with their community.

Responsibilities

• Assists individuals with disabilities in seeking and maintaining gainful employment to include job searching and completing applications as requested.
• Demonstrates proficiency in teaching skills when assisting individuals with acquiring new or additional skills. Provides instruction or guidance through one on one or small group instruction in a variety of environments while striving to achieve formal outcomes associated with and Individual's Habilitation Plan.
• At the job site, assists with initial training and setting up assigned work, as relayed by the site supervisor. Ensures the employee progresses toward meeting job expectations. May suggest further breakdown of tasks to ensure achievable outcomes.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• Two years of providing employment-related services to a person with individuals with developmental disabilities is required.
• Valid NYS Driver's license.

The Arc Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. The Arc Ontario does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.