Description
Employment Services Professional
Schedule: Full-time
Wage: $20.50 – $21.75/hour
Location: Tioga County, NY
Why Join ACHIEVE
At ACHIEVE, you’ll do more than just a job, you’ll build a meaningful career while making a real impact. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to person-centered services that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Employment Services Professional provides community-based employment services to individuals with varying disabilities, supporting them in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment. Services are delivered using person-centered approaches and in compliance with Medicaid, HCBS Waiver, ACCES-VR, and other regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide employment supports such as job coaching, interview preparation, application assistance, and travel training
- Assist individuals in finding and maintaining competitive employment in the community
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized employment action plans
- Deliver services using strength-based, person-centered approaches
- Provide ongoing support to both individuals and employers, including training, advocacy, and career advancement
- Offer on-site job coaching, retraining, and problem resolution as needed
- Communicate with individuals served, employers, and vocational counselors
- Coordinate and participate in planning meetings
- Build and maintain relationships with community businesses to expand employment opportunities
- Promote inclusive employment environments through outreach and networking
- Act as a professional role model for individuals receiving services
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in business, Liberal Arts, or Human Services with two (2) years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma/GED with a combination of education and relevant experience
- Valid driver’s license meeting agency insurance requirements
- Ability to work independently and support individuals in community-based settings preferred