Employment Specialist II - Chef's Express

Our Employment Solutions Department is seeking an Employment Specialist II to join their team! In this role you will be responsible for the provision of pre-employment training supports to people with disabilities receiving Community Prevocational Training to help them identify and meet their vocational needs, maximizing their independence and utilizing all of the resources in the community available to them. This position is responsible for the marketing and training at Chef's Express and provide a support to individuals looking to advance in the areas public relations and marketing. This is a part-time position. 3 days per week

Responsibilities:

• Able to assess people with varying disabilities to develop and implement an employment plan which will include strategies to overcome barriers to employment and to appropriately match an individual's interest and abilities to a supported job.
• Perform job development/job retention activities as necessary to include, but not be limited to, job assessments, job readiness skills training and work/life skills training.
• Attend all Life Plan meetings meeting and meetings with support staff to ensure quality services.
• Responsible for execution of the Staff Action plan and vocational plan.
• Be knowledgeable with a variety of disabilities.
• Be flexible and be able to multi-task.
• Provide one-on-one job training and instruction on a job site to develop effective and constructive solutions to the challenges of work.
• Model work appropriate attitudes and behaviors.
• Develop/maintain natural supports on the job site.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing among professional staff.
• Act as an advocate both in and outside of the work site.
• Refer appropriately for any apparent community and family support needs to assist with maintaining job longevity.
• Must maintain an updated and accurate case file on any individual served.
• Maintains that the Employment Plan, Service Notes and all appropriate service documentation on the person in compliance with Medicaid and HSBC Waiver Requirements.
• Provide detailed written reports on a monthly basis to funders.
• Creating engaging content for various platforms, such as blogs, social media, and websites for Chef's Express
• Assisting with the planning and execution of marketing events for Chef's Express.
• Create and implement a training curriculum focusing on marketing and public relations.
• Assisting with the planning, execution, and tracking of marketing campaigns utilizing and traning the people we support in program.
• Evaluate and/or monitor the occupational safety of the worksites where the individuals are employed.
• Serve as a contributing member of the Supported Employment Team of staff and attending all necessary staff meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain regular communication with immediate supervisor regarding persons concerns to insure a team approach to problem solving.
• Provide transportation to the people we support when needed to and from work sites, community job development and meetings.
• Able to assess people with varying disabilities to develop and implement an employment plan which will include strategies to overcome barriers to employment and to appropriately match an individual's interest and abilities to a supported job.
• Work independently in the community.

Qualifications:

• Valid NYS Driver's license and must have a working vehicle and agree to transport individuals, as needed to work-sites.
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of one year experience working with people with disabilities (Or)
• Associates Degree and a minimum of two years of experience working with people with disabilities (Or)
• High School Diploma and a minimum of three years of experience working with people with disabilities
• Must be able to work effectively with the general public.
• Must be able to work independently and to make informed decisions in the best interest of the individuals in the program.
• Must be able to work a variable schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to problem solve independently.

The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.