Employment Specialist
Company: Warren, Washington & Albany ARC (WWAARC) a chapter
Location: Queensbury
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Our Supportive Employment Program (SEMP) in Queensbury, NY, has
an Employment Specialist position available. This is a Full-Time
hourly position working 35 hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am 4:00 pm.
Flexibility is required. Evening and weekend hours as needed to
support the people on your caseload at their work site. The
Employment Specialist rate of pay is $18.00 per hour. This position
will provide direct support to people with their employment and
vocational service goals. You will assist the people on your
caseload to develop employment skills and maintain their job
readiness. You will support the person in seeking and obtaining
employment in their community.Want to be a WWAARC Employment
Specialist and join our Team? Our Employment Specialists are
required to be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license
that meets WWAARC insurability standards. Required to secure and
maintain all certifications and trainings required by WWAARC. This
includes but is not limited to, 1st Aid & CPR, and Decision
Driving. Preferred Master's degree or bachelor's degree in Human
Services/Business or related field and 1 year experience working
with people with intellectual and other development disabilities OR
a combination of education and 2 yrs. experience, which in the
judgment of the agency, is equivalent to these standards. Must have
working knowledge of Microsoft Office.What's in it for You? You
will work where you AND the work you do are valued. We are an
Albany Times Union Top Workplace for two consecutive years! And a
Top USA Workplace 2022. We offer a positive work environment,
focused on quality, professional growth, and development. A partial
list of what we have to offer; generous planned time off, sick
time, group health & dental insurance, life insurance, 403(b)
retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, Health Reimbursement
Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.Ready
to Apply/Transfer? To apply a completed WWAARC application is
required. Applications can be submitted through our website at
www.WWAARC.Org or contact applyatwwa@caparcny.org to have the
application emailed/mailed to you. For current WWAARC team members
email a transfer request form to Human Resources.As an Equal
Opportunity Employer WWAARC will not discriminate in its employment
practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristic
protected under applicable law. WWAARC is dedicated to Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion.
Keywords: Warren, Washington & Albany ARC (WWAARC) a chapter, Albany , Employment Specialist, Human Resources , Queensbury, New York
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