at the relationships you create. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB Upon job placement, assist individuals to meet job performance requirements and to learn appropriate co-worker relations to maintain employment; ensure supported employment services are provided in accordance with the individual's needs and with the intent of developing independence and choice within the scope of their skills and abilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Provide for the development of vocational skills that are required for community integrated employment; effectively train individuals to master the job skills according to the employer's expectations. •Act as an advocate in promoting the concepts of individualization,
inclusion, integration and productivity toward maximizing progress and satisfaction for individuals receiving supported employment services. •Provide supportive counseling as needed to address social, interpersonal and job-related issues and concerns raised by the individual, their employer or other involved parties.
•Perform job development tasks as needed for individuals assigned in order to find the job that most appropriately matches the individual's employment outcomes, interests and skills. •Maintain monthly progress notes on goals as specified by funding sources; document information for each individual's file with regard to backssments, time studies and other program requirements.
•Participate in workshops and/or other training activities as deemed appropriate by the Supervisor; remain up-to-date on current developments in the area of training and vocational skills development.
•Work with other Agency staff to identify the needs of individuals that are being made ready for integrated community employment. If you are a caring nurturing person with a strong desire to help others this is the job for you. REQUIREMENTS •A valid NYS Driver's license or the ability to convert an out of state license within 90 days. •Ability to be certified in all required trainings (Trainings are held during day time hours) •Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds •Exceptional written, communication, and basic computer skills •One-year experience working with individuals with disabilities-Preferred •High School Diploma or GED (now called TASC) •A willingness to assist in a variety of jobs: retail, culinary, farming, administrative, etc.
Generous Benefits Offered: We have excellent benefits (health, dental vision), paid training and plenty of paid time off. Do you have outstanding student loans, and are you interested in student loan forgiveness? Coarc is considered a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Please visit our website at www. coarc. org for Coarc job openings and to complete an application online. For more information, feel free to contact: Jamie Budai at: or 518-672-xyz X ext. 2141 Mikki Kay at: or 518-672-xyz X ext. 2143 Equal Opportunity Employer Job Posted by Applicant Pro
