Employment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Many People... One Strong Community... Join Our Growing Team!Mozaic (a chapter of The Arc) is hiring for an Employment Specialist in Fulton, NY. Employment Specialists are essential for the difference they make in the lives of the people they work with daily. They teach life and work skills on a daily basis and develop individualized activities and job opportunities. They will be driving to locations within the community to help promote personal growth and independence. Employment Specialists must communicate and problem solve effectively with all people, team members, and service providers to provide quality services for all people we support. This role enhances worker skill development to achieve successful vocational outcomes while ensuring the timely completion of necessary documentation. It fosters and sustains positive relationships with employers and community-based sites, playing a key role in maintaining all documentation required for Life Plan Reviews. Additionally, the position assists people we support in building interpersonal skills, creating resumes, developing job leads, filling out applications, and honing interview skills to align their abilities, interests, and skills with suitable work opportunities. It provides job development, training, job coaching services, interventions, and situational counseling related to employment. The role also ensures compliance with regulations, agency policies, and procedures while contributing to the identification and development of new services and support opportunities that enhance people's quality of life choices.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 TodayEligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness Program & Tuition Reimbursement20 Paid Vacation Days and 8 Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts - Medical & Dependent Care403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer MatchPet InsurancePre-Paid Legal ServicesEmployee Assistance Program & Wellness IncentivesPaid Comprehensive Training and Certification ProgramsHours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM (hours may vary depending on needs)The position is 37.5 hours per week Pay Rate: 18.75 - $20.50 per hour + based on experience!Location: Oswego County, Fulton NYWhy 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