Job Developer

Like all of our staff at The Arc Greater Hudson Valley, our Employment Specialist are an important part of the lives of the people we provide supports and services to.

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As an Employment Specialist you will assist individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities succeed in obtaining employment and provide assistance/supervision to the people we support at various work sites. A wide variety of tasks with different experiences each day.

Location: Dutchess County, NY

Expectations:

Education and completion of the Center for Human Services Education (CHSE) Innovations in Employment Supports Training (OPWDD) required within 1st year of employment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as liaison to OPWDD for Employment Training Program (ETP).
• Maintain a caseload of a minimum of five (5) OPWDD referrals on a weekly basis, requiring five (5) hours of service, per participant, per week.
• Responsible for scheduling intakes, meetings and interviews with OPWDD referral, their family, friends and advocates.
• Responsible for obtaining all necessary paperwork, case records.
• Responsible for assessing and observing individuals at job sites.
• Provide targeted job development at businesses who have positions that meet the individual’s skill, ability, preference, experience, schedule transportation, environmental, cultural and support needs.
• Attend Semi Annual, Annual Life Plan, ETP Quarterly meetings.
• Update SEMP service plans and IPOP/Safeguards as needed.
• Complete and submit ETP Discovery Status Updates, Job development Reports, Monthly Progress Updates to ETP Supervisor by the 10th of each month.
• OPWDD billing must be completed in eVero same day of service.
• Present a professional image to the business community at all times.
• May be required to transport individuals to/from assessment site(s), include provide travel training.
• Provide job coaching supports on an as needed basis, which may include ETP, Supported Employment Intensive, Supported Employment Extended, Community Pre-Voc, Think Ahead, or other job coaching services based on program needs.
• Complete Pre-Vocational Services Annual Assessments, SEMP monthly summaries, and all other reports due to internal and external sources within allotted time frames.
• Maintain agency specified trainings as required. Attend The Center for Human Services Education (CHSE) Innovations in Employment Supports Training as required through OPWDD on an annual basis.
• Perform other work-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

HS Diploma/GED required. Associate’s Degree preferred. Bachelor’s Degree a plus. Varied/successful work history, knowledge of employer expectations, knowledge of local resources/job market and two years vocational experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel. Other requirements include: Excellent writing, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills and the ability to train individuals with disabilities. Must also be able to demonstrate through action and relationships within the organization a commitment to teamwork and the agency mission.

Physical Requirements:

Alternate sit/stand or walk at will. Climbing ramps/stairs. Lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling and stooping. Ability to work in all climates; indoor and outdoor.

We offer a great benefits package:

• Paid time off (Vacation, Holiday and unplanned)
• Affordable Health/Dental/Vision
• 401K with Employer Match up to 4%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.04 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
• High School Diploma/GED: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dutchess County, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dutchess County, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person