Employment Specialist

Job Summary:

Support PROS’ clients’ recovery via the provision of personalized, community-based employment support services.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field.

Other Requirements & Skills:

• Must have valid driver’s license, insurability, and reliable transportation.
• Must pass all relevant background checks including: Motor Vehicle check, NYS Central Register Check, NYS Staff Exclusion Check, Local, State and Federal Criminal Background checks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Trauma Informed Care – ability to operate within an empathic, person-centered framework.
• Ability and motivation to work independently and without direct supervision as well as in a team and with the general public.
• Openness to learning new skills and technology as necessary; must participate in training as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting PROS participants in exploring vocational interests via individual therapy, group therapy and career assessments.
• Assisting PROS participants in obtaining competitive employment.
• Provision of on-going rehabilitative support services off-site. Services will be provided in a variety of settings including the place of employment or other community-based settings.
• Provision of ongoing counseling, mentoring and advocacy services to assist employed program participants in maintaining employment.
• Development of job opportunities for PROS participants via outreach and engagement with local businesses and industry representatives.
• Treatment planning and maintenance of documentation per Department of Community Services policies and procedures.
• Compliance with regulations and standards of care for creating a safe environment.
• Must be enthusiastic about promoting the mission of CCA and PROS, be willing to work towards the good of the entire agency, and to act as an ambassador of CCA/PROS throughout the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.95 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS or PA Driver License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18