Community Employment Specialist II* Up to $1000 Sign-on Bonus

Hourly Rate: $20.00

*Up to $1000 in sign-on bonuses available- Earn $500 after 6 months of full-time employment and an additional $500 after 9 months of full-time employment.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Services field. At the discretion of the Employer, four years of experience working in a direct support position within this agency or an Associate’s Degree with two years of experience working in a direct support position within this agency, along with demonstrated competencies in completion of the required duties, may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. 

Minimum Experience:

One year of experience relevant to assigned location. 

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating, planning, scheduling, and implementing programs for their assigned employment caseload. 
• Provides direct supports to people enrolled in a variety of employment programs based on their interests and desires. This person ensures delivery of Community Based Prevocational, Supported Employment (SEMP), ETP, ACCES-VR and other OPWDD employment programs.
• Performs vocational assessments, compiles reports, conducts person-centered employment planning, job-related discovery, job development, analysis, customization, and placement. This person must have the ability to work independently, problem solve on the spot, and think critically without on-site supervision.
• Implements a variety of training techniques, interventions and teaching procedures aimed at providing employment opportunities to people receiving supports. 
• Responsible for the safety of each person and provides training to facilitate inclusion into community employment related settings. 
• Ensures delivery of Community Based Prevocational, Supported Employment (SEMP), ETP, ACCES-VR and other OPWDD employment programs.
• Documents and verifies detailed daily data collection, monthly notes and other required documentation as outlined by regulatory bodies. 
• May be required to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends. 

The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive.  We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all of our employees – a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work.