Easter Seals Jobs

Purpose:To assist consumers with preparing and seeking successful employment in the community. Provides effective guidance and leadership to placement staff to achieve placement outcomes, that adhere to client overall career goals.Key Functions:1.Takes a lead role in developing relationships with employers in the community to foster possible partnerships in placing consumers in competitive employment.2.To assist consumers with learning the skills (interviewing, job searching and job preparation) necessary to find competitive employment in the community.3.Provide proper documentation of all recorded visits and work done on behalf of consumer via case notes. Write reports to all funders to update them on consumer’s progress. Achieves 100% of yearly established productivity standards in conjunction with applicable program contracts, goals and objectives.4.Assist consumers in developing an individual vocational rehabilitation plan that includes ongoing assessment of progress and needs.5.Serves as an agency representative to professional associations and other organizations that offer job networking opportunities.6.Collaborates with Employment Consultants after placement of consumers to enhance job retention. Models effective team work and contribute to the success of program and management teams. Works with other departments to foster effective working relationships.7.Assists in the development of appropriate marketing tools to support job development, job placement and job retention activities.8.Conducts 100% of intake interviews and paperwork associated with initial assessments9.Maintains contact with consumers on a regular basis to encourage participation and follow through on all job development activities.10.Adhere to Company policies and procedures to include being aware of the importance of Corporate Compliance Policies and the Code of Conduct. Staff is responsible for maintaining required certifications and licenses. VALUES: Demonstrates the organization’s values•Customer Service•Communications•Continuous Improvement•Collaboration/Teamwork•AccountabilityEducation, Experience, Skills and/or Licensing/Certification Required:•Associate’s degree in Human Services, Business, Marketing or related field with 3 years’ experience in employment and counseling.•Valid NYS driver’s license, local travel and use of a personal vehicle for business purposes.Supervisory Responsibility:•NoneWhat we offer:•Affordable Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance•Paid Time Off (PTO)•8 Paid Holidays•Matching 403B Retirement Plan•Additional Insurance Offerings - Specified Disease Insurance w/ Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection•Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)•Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance•Tuition Reimbursement

Minimum Salary: 18.00 Maximum Salary: 19.00 Salary Unit: Hourly