What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Capital District Center for Independence, Inc.?
Employment Specialist
Non-Exempt - In Office position
M-F 8:30-4 pm (35 hour work week)
Annual starting salary $45,000
The Employment Specialist is responsible for the facilitating the Center’s employment program including but not limited to working one on one with cients, conducting workshops, outreaches and forming community partnerhsips.
Essential Job Functions:
· In-office - The ability to get to and from CDCI's office on one's own
· Prepare and coordinate applications for employment/ unemployment and other related employment programs as needed.
· Assist clients in understanding how working impacts their benefits and educating clients about work incentives, SS reporting requirements, and working while receiving benefits (SSI/SSDI).
· Assist clients with help in searching and applying for employment. This may entail helping them navigate ACCES-VR services, resume assistance, soft skills, filing out a job application, or assisting in the navigation of job search platforms so they can learn to do this now on their own independently.
· Assist clients with work readiness skills through one on one services and group presentations.
· Assist ACCES VR referrals and complete appropriate reports promptly
· Provide the Client with information and referrals as needed.
· Maintain accurate contact notes and consumer files
· Work as part of a team on annual contract goals and objectives through systems advocacy
· Complete Monthly Reports
· Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications:
· Considerable employment or volunteer experience assisting people with employment programs and job placement/ development experience.
· Knowledge of benefits, including SSI/SSDI, work incentives, and Social service
· Knoowledge of ACCES VR preferred but not required
· Effective computer, telephone, organizational, and writing skills.
· Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
· Valid NYS driver’s License
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000