Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist (Job Coach II)This Job Coach position supports people working in the community in competitive employment. They assist the person to maintain a job through on-site visits and other workplace supports. The Job Coach learns the job duties of the person they are supporting and then they assist them to build proficiency over time.Qualifications:A High School Diploma or GED is required.Supervisory and Human Service experience preferred.Experience in grounds maintenance, housekeeping, and/or Janitorial work preferred.Ability to work flexible hours is required.A valid NYS driver's license that meets Agency standards is required.What can The Arc Lexington offer you?Competitive starting wagesFlexible schedulePaid trainingWhy work at The Arc Lexington?The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work, a place where employees feel valued, nurtured, and respected. Employees find fulfilling, meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness AwardWe hope you will join us in making a difference!The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.