Employment Services Specialist STEPs

Employment Services Specialist- STEPs (ESS-STEPs)

At Arc Herkimer, company culture is everything! The more we can support YOU, the more YOU can support people with disabilities.

Payrate $18 - $20.50.Opportunities for pay increase is based on education.

Hours: Monday- Friday 8am- 4pm with flexibility. Must be able to flex around 2.5 hours each week to be able to assist with a supportive employment project.

If you LOVE working with people, this job is for you! Make a positive impact in your community & others’ lives as an Employment Services Specialist with STEPs (ESS-STEPs).

• Enjoy getting out & about with individuals in a variety of supported job sites throughout the area
• Empower individuals through work geared skill-building, including production, stocking, folding, cleaning, as well as helping to achieve personal goals
• Lead hands-on activities through classroom education and on the site job education
• Work together as a team to accomplish goals
• Provide encouragement and empowerment in those you assist.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Business or related course of study and one year of related experience,
• or Associates degree program in Human Services, Business or related course of study and two years of related experience or High School diploma with three years of related experience
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
• Experience in job placement and/or a broad knowledge of industrial and commercial work opportunities and or as a Vocational Counselor would be helpful
• An Agency approvable driver’s license is required. Must have a working vehicle and willingness to drive personal vehicle
  
  

In addition to your typical benefits, as an ESS-STEPs you can receive:

• Tuition assistance
• Opportunities for professional development through mentorship, insight to management, webinars, and more
• Employee discounts at local businesses
• VERY generous PTO program with unlimited rollover – accrual increases with longevity
• Sick bank
• Free counseling services
• Emergency fund assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as other benefits
  
  

Our leadership team is hands-on and create an environment for you to thrive at work through mentorship, exciting events, and teambuilding!

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Arc Herkimer values diversity and seeks to sustain an environment in which the unique talents of each individual can flourish and contribute to the Arc Herkimer mission. It is the policy of Arc Herkimer not to discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, ethic group identification, traits historically associated with race, citizenship, creed, marital status, familial status, reproductive health decision making, and all other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including a known relationship or association with any member of a protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination of employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training/development at all levels of employment.

Arc Herkimer prohibits discrimination by or against employees, interns, representatives, vendors contractors, and all other persons doing business with or for the agency.

The agency is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action in all aspects of its business and will utilize affirmative action to make employment decisions so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

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