Employment Support Professional

Description

SUMMARY: The Employment Support Professional supports individuals with disabilities to identify employment goals, build workplace skills, and succeed in competitive, integrated jobs. This community-based role includes hands-on coaching, employer collaboration, and timely documentation to meet program and funding requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Complete person-centered assessments to identify interests, strengths, and employment goals
• Build relationships with employers and community partners to identify and secure job opportunities
• Provide on-site and off-site job coaching to teach job tasks, promote independence, and support retention
• Develop and implement individualized employment and training plans aligned with person-centered planning

Benefits include but not limited to:

• 401K Employer Match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Time off
• Tuition Assistance
• 12 paid Holidays 

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  High school diploma or GED required with at least two years of vocational experience, OR Bachelor's degree in related field with less than two years of experience in vocational services, supported employment, workforce development, or human services preferred. Valid NYS driver's license with an acceptable driving record. 

About The Arc: The Arc Madison Cortland is a non-profit agency whose sole purpose lies in the support of people with special needs. We provide leadership in the field of disabilities, supporting people in every manner possible, and developing the necessary human and financial resources to allow all members of our community to achieve their full potential.

The Arc of Madison Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment and employees receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, criminal conviction status (provided such conviction does not prevent the employee from being eligible to hold the position or pose a danger or threat to the individuals we support), pregnancy, domestic violence victim status, paid family leave or family medical leave status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.