Employment Specialist

Many People... One Strong Community... Join Our Growing Team! Mozaic (a Chapter of The Arc) is hiring an Employment Specialist . Employment Specialists play a vital role in making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people they support each day. They teach life and work skills on a daily basis while developing individualized activities and employment opportunities. Employment Specialists travel to community locations to promote personal growth and independence and must communicate and problem‑solve effectively with people supported, team members, and service providers to ensure high‑quality services. This role supports the development of workplace skills to achieve successful vocational outcomes while ensuring the timely completion of required documentation. It involves fostering and maintaining positive relationships with employers and community‑based sites and playing a key role in maintaining documentation required for Life Plan Reviews. Additionally, the position assists people in building interpersonal skills, creating resumes, developing job leads, completing applications, and strengthening interview skills to align their abilities, interests, and skills with appropriate employment opportunities. The Employment Specialist provides job development, training, job coaching services, employment‑related interventions, and situational counseling, while ensuring compliance with regulations, agency policies, and procedures. The role also contributes to the identification and development of new services and support opportunities that enhance people's quality of life and choice. Employment Specialist Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred. Valid NYS Driver's License is required. Employment Specialist Benefits Include: Work Today, Get Paid Today Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness Program & Tuition Reimbursement 20 Paid Vacation Days and 8 Paid Holidays Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical & Dependent Care 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Pet Insurance Pre-Paid Legal Services Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Incentives Paid Comprehensive Training and Certification Programs Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM (hours may vary depending on needs) The position is 37.5 hours per week Pay Rate: 18.75 - $21.50 per hour + based on experience! Location: Cayuga County Why Choose Us? Mozaic is a not-for-profit organization based in the Finger Lakes Region, specializing in providing services and residential facilities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are a prominent advocate for supporting and improving the lives of over 2,000 people with disabilities in our area. Apply to become an Employment Specialist today! Mozaic is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disabled Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr