What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at UCP Madison County?
Pay $18.00 an hour
The Employment Specialist will screen and assess incoming referrals, develop and maintain positive, professional partnerships with local businesses in order to promote employment opportunities for program participants. This position will provide classroom education and community-based work experiences and evaluations and job coaching supports to individuals in a work environment. The Employment Specialist must be familiar with supports to include advocacy; training in soft skills such as effective communication, problem-solving skills, work ethic, grooming / hygiene, response to supervision, etc., retention services to provide ongoing work supports, goal planning, treatment team interaction, establishment and cultivation of natural supports at the work site and interactions with funding sources and employers.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Screening and assessment Completion of intake / screening; complete discovery phase; vocational goal planning.
- Provide soft and hard skill training and assessment via Employment Center, classroom and / or community based experiences.
- Job development / placement :
Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with local businesses to build a strong base of potential employers.
Skill training, training is soft skills such as effective communication, problem-solving skills, work ethic, grooming / hygiene, response to supervision, etc.
Provide ongoing advocacy and support to ensure long-term job retention and to facilitate career growth.
Provide accurate, detailed, and timely documentation of supports.
QUALIFICATIONS
BENEFITS
Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.
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Salary : $18
