Employment Consultant
Company: AccessCNY INC
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Join the AccessCNY Team!Your health is our #1 priority!Compliant
with all NYS Covid-19 guidelines and standards!Be a part of one of
the leading providers for people with disabilities!
Main Function:
To place, train and stabilize, and rehabilitate people with
disabilities in competitive supportive employment.Duties of an
Employment Consultant:1. Assessment.Accept referrals from
ACCESS-VR/CBVH/OPWDD (funding sources.) Evaluate participants'
employment interests, skills and potential utilizing the "personal
portfolio" method. Maintain current knowledge regarding benefits
and entitlements in order to counsel participants regarding the
impact of employment on their other resources.2. Job
Development.Develop and maintain relationships with local
businesses, human resource groups and employment networks. Function
as a community educator/marketer regarding the employment of people
with disabilities. Represent the agency in presentations to
business groups and the general public. Work with employers to
"carve" jobs suitable for participants. Rehabilitate four-six
individuals each year.3. Training.Identify the employers' and the
employees' needs at the job site. Collaborate with
employer/manager/trainer to assess participant training needs.
Coordinate Job Coaches or other back-up training as needed and
appropriate.4. Access Employment Supports.Identify adaptive
equipment/assistive technology that can assist participants to
perform jobs at expected levels. Identify and nurture natural
co-worker/family/agency supports that can facilitate success.5.
Service Delivery.Provide 28 hours of billable services per week.6.
Document Service Delivery.Maintain daily progress notes. Relate
activities to goals identified in participant's IPE or Habilitation
Plan. Complete ACCESS-VR monthly reports and ACCESS-VR/OPWDD
monthly billing.7. Teamwork.Attend and participate in department
and team meetings. Participate in agency quality improvement, fund
raising and strategic planning activities. Back-up for other
Employment Consultants as needed. Provide training and support to
new team members.8. Perform other duties as assigned.Scope of
Responsibility:
The Employment Consultant works independently and is able to use
personal and professional discretion in implementing new approaches
and/or problem solving. With minimal supervision, prioritize
outcomes, provide training and interact with business people in the
community. In some cases, a minimum amount of personal care
assistance may be required.Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in human services or Associates degree in human
services and two years experience working with people with
disabilities or Associates degree in any field and two years
experience working with people with disabilities to secure
competitive employment or High School /GED degree and four years
experience working with people with disabilities to secure
competitive employment. Basic word processing and e-mail skills are
required.Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid NYS driver license in accordance with the Agency
Vehicle and Driving Policy and transportation necessary to meet
program needs. Schedule flexibility to accommodate job placements;
this may include early morning, evening and/or weekend shifts. Must
be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be willing and able to provide
Direct Care service, including personal assistance. Must
participate and meet established requirements in a database check
through the Division of Criminal Justice Services as defined by the
State of New York, Office of People With Developmental
Disabilities, Chapter 575 of the Laws of 2004. Must participate in
successful database checks through the HHS Office of Inspector
General, Excluded Parties List System, New York Office of Medicaid
Inspector General and Specially Designated Nationals.Reports
to:
Program Manager, Employment ServicesBenefits:Benefits are offered
to employees working 30+ hours per week.
PI182222329
Keywords: AccessCNY INC, Syracuse , Employment Consultant, Professions , Syracuse, New York
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