Employment Services Coordinator

Employment Services Coordinator

Position Summary: Responsible for development, implementation, and management of various types of ACCES-VR and OPWDD services. Duties include job development and job matching, working with the individual seeking employment and identifying and matching approved Employment Services providers with individuals. Responsible for training, monitoring, and following the individual's services, and ensuring paperwork / documentation is completed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide ACCES-VR and OPWDD Employment Services to individuals with disabilities which includes help locating, developing, and maintaining competitive employment for individuals.
• Work with businesses to obtain work experience opportunities for individuals.
• Provide timely reports on individuals' progress, including daily documentation, and other as needed or requested.
• Providing Pre-Employment Transition Services such as teaching classes to students and/or finding individuals work-based learning experiences.
• Teaching classes on job exploration, post-secondary educational programs, self-advocacy, and workplace readiness.
• Develop and model work-related behaviors in individuals such as time and attendance, appropriate dress, communication skills, accepting supervision and travel skills.
• Follow and maintain days and hours of services as assigned, providing safe transportation as needed.
• Help train employment specialists and direct support professionals in all aspects of ACCES-VR and OPWDD services.
• Provide personal care assistance as needed to ensure the individual's safety, health and hygiene.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to work independently in schools and community settings with sound decision making and judgment.
• Ability to assist a person with employment support needs, assisting with reasonable accommodations, and facilitating a relationship with the employer and coworkers.
• Effectively develop and deliver training and instruction to groups and individuals.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to interact professionally with all stake holders, including students, parents, staff from schools, agencies, and businesses.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a human services field and at least two (2) years' experience working with individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities may be required for some ACCES-VR service delivery. A combination of education and experience may be considered..
• Effective communication, time management and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work well with diverse population, including incarcerated youth, LGBTQ youth, English language learners, and youth with substance abuse and/or mental health diagnosis required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, as needed.
• Valid NYS driver's license; reliable vehicle; proof of current auto insurance; acceptable driving record required
• Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community and abide by EFR's technology policy.