Employment Specialist
WWAARC
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- Pay
- $21
- an hour
- Location
- Queensbury, NY
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 14
- 6 days ago
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About the company
WWAARC
Individual & family services · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Provide assessments and job coaching to people seeking employment, and support them in maintaining employment.
- Help people develop resumes, conduct job searches, prepare for interviews, and receive onsite job coaching.
What you need
- Must be at least 18 and have a valid driver’s license meeting WWAARC insurability standards.
- Must secure and maintain required certifications and training; a related bachelor’s or master’s degree and experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
- Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
Key skills
valid driver’s license1st Aid & CPRDecision DrivingMicrosoft Officejob coachingassessments
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Perks
- Extensive paid training
- employee discounts
- paid time off
- sick time
- health & dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Our Supported Employment Program (SEMP) in Queensbury, NY, has a full-time, 35-hour Employment Specialist position available.
This is an hourly, non-exempt position, and the days/hours will vary depending on department needs.
The rate of pay is $21.00 per hour + longevity.
The Employment Specialist will provide services through OPWDD and our ACCES-VR contract by providing various assessments and job coaching services to individuals that are seeking employment and supports people in maintaining their employment. You will assist the people on your caseload to develop a resume, conduct job searches, prepare for interviews, and provide onsite job coaching to support the person in maintaining successful employment in the community.
Want to be a WWAARC Employment Specialist and join our Team?
At least 18 years of age.
A
valid driver’s license
that meets WWAARC insurability standards.
To secure and maintain all certifications and training required by WWAARC. (This includes but is not limited to, 1st Aid & CPR, and Decision Driving.)
Preferred master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in human services/business or related field and 1-year experience working with people with intellectual and other development disabilities
OR
a combination of education and 2 yrs. experience, which in the judgment of the agency, is equivalent to these standards.
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Must have personal vehicle to use for providing services.
What’s in it for You?
You will work where
you AND the work
you do are valued! We offer:
A positive work environment, focused on quality, professional growth, and development.
Extensive paid training.
A variety of employee discounts.
Generous paid time off & sick time.
Group health & dental insurance.
Life insurance.
403(b) retirement plans.
Tuition reimbursement.
Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
$0.50/hour longevity increase after 1 year of service.
Ready to Apply/Transfer? To apply
a completed WWAARC application is required. Applications can be submitted through our website at
www.WWAARC.org
or contact ApplyatWWA@caparcny.org to have the application emailed/mailed to you.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer WWAARC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristic protected under applicable law. WWAARC is dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Salary Description
$21.00 per hour + longevity