18.75-20.00 per hour | Penn Yan, NY, USA | Hourly | Yates | Full Time Many People One Strong Community Join Our Growing Team! Mozaic (a chapter of The Arc) is hiring for an Employment Specialist. Employment Specialists are essential for the difference they make in the lives of the people they work with daily. They teach life and work skills on a daily basis and develop individualized activities and job opportunities promoting personal growth and independence. Employment Specialists must communicate and problem solve effectively with all individuals, team members, and service providers to provide quality services for all individuals.
Enhances worker skill development for successful vocational outcomes and ensures timely completion of necessary documentation
Fosters and sustains positive relationships with employers and relevant community-based sites
Responsible for maintaining all documentation for Life Plan Reviews.
Assists individuals with building interpersonal skills, creating resume, developing job leads, filling out applications, and developing interview skills to match skills, interests and ability with work opportunities
Provides job development, training, job coaching services, interventions and situational counseling related to employment
Ensures compliance with regulations, agency policies and procedures
Assists in the identification and development of new services and supports opportunities that provides quality of life choices
Employment Specialist Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities
Why Choose Us?
Mozaic is a not-for-profit organization based in the Finger Lakes Region, specializing in providing services and residential facilities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are a prominent advocate for supporting and improving the lives of over 2,000 individuals with disabilities in our area.
Employment Specialist Benefits Include:
Work Today, Get Paid Today
Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
20 Paid Vacation Days and 8 Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical & Dependent Care
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Pet Insurance
Pre-Paid Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Comprehensive Training and Certification Programs
Wellness Incentives
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM with flexibility, 37.5 Hours per Week
Pay Rate: 18.75 - $20.00/hr. + based on experience!
Apply to become an Employment Specialist today!
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