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We are seeking a Senior Employment Specialist to be based at our office in Syracuse, NY. The Senior Employment Specialist uses best practices and technology within a community based employment setting to supervise and train people with developmental disabilities on how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills needed to perform specific job tasks, work routine, and personal life activities critical to employment success. Their objective is to develop a pool of potential workers and employers, ultimately, placing and supporting individuals in the job, until they become better adjusted and more independent.

This full-time position pays $17 per hour.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred. High School Diploma/GED required.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in related field, or a minimum of 1 year as a COI Employment Specialist.
Experience with vocational rehabilitation required.
Crisis management skills.
Ability to exercise good judgement and use common sense.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of employer expectations and local job market.
Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with a person receiving supports.
Ability to analyze a job and break it into manageable components.
Valid Driver’s License.
Responsibilities:

Develops a pool of potential workers through interviews, evaluations, and assessment.
Surveys the community for potential job openings and arranges interviews with potential employers.
Sells and markets job placements to employers in order to match a person’s skills with the job.
Builds a support network, which integrates employees, co-workers, and supervisors.
Makes decisions to ensure consistent service delivery which connects work, home, social, and recreational and personal needs.
Teaches the employee independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance.
Assists individuals in reinforcing essential skills or teaching new skills appropriate to conducting a successful job interview and complete a job application.
Assists individuals in developing a completed resume.
Teaches the employee to travel between home and the job site.
Orients the employee to their employer’s standard operating policies and procedures. Works side by side with newly placed individuals at the job site, analyzing the job and breaking it into manageable components.
Completes any unfinished work of the employee during the initial training.
Identifies and solves problems before they become a crisis for the individual, employer, or co-workers.
Builds a support network between the individuals and community members.
Communicates employee’s progress to the employer and support people, including family, residential staff and other professionals.
Accurately completes all in-house documentation.
Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of the job, employee travels by automobile, utilizing own vehicle, and is exposed to changing weather conditions.
Transports participants in own vehicle.
Competitive Benefits:

Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 10 states.

If interested, please send your updated resume to: Resumes-SR@comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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