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JobPath

Disability Employment Specialist

JobPath, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

Job Path supports autistic people and people with developmental disabilities as they make choices about their lives and play valued roles in their communities. Job Path encourages people to explore what they want out of life and to chart their own journeys. Whether it’s finding a job, making a contribution in a volunteer role, establishing a home, or being part of the community, the goal is to assist the person to lead a full and active life. Job Path’s Supported Employment program is seeking an energetic and creative person to work with participants and customize jobs for the people we support, which includes autistic people and adults with developmental disabilities. Using customized employment strategies, we pinpoint the skills and talents people can bring to the workforce and the conditions they need to be successful on the job. Then, we work with employers to create a job match that works for the business and the job seeker. The Disability Employment Specialist may provide direction to the members of the circle of support, serving as a motivator for the individuals and helping to coordinate tasks to ensure all may have a stake in the process of connecting the person to meaningful work. Responsibilities

Providing initial and ongoing support to a caseload of 10-12 people

Implementing a discovery process whereby Job Path learns the strengths, interests and needs of an individual through visits to the home and community and by interviewing teachers, parents, and others close to the individual

Create a vocational profile for participants served and a portfolio describing the participant in text and pictures for potential employers

Network with personal contacts and circles of support to expand and further develop a pool of connections with potential employers

Research businesses in NYC connected to people’s interests

Establishing and facilitating new partnerships

Work with employers and organizations to customize jobs that meet the employers’ needs and capitalize on the skills and talents of individual participants

Provide on-the-job training and support to people on and off their job sites

Provide ongoing job coaching support to individuals with significant developmental disabilities at their worksites

Be a liaison with employers to ensure satisfaction with Job Path’s services

Provide documentation of all services rendered and guarantee all regulatory requirements are being met

Documentation and Billing

Complete a daily hours chart to document all services provided

Submit detailed case notes for all billable services on a daily basis into the electronic record keeping system

Complete a monthly summary that details services provided and progress for each person on a caseload

Attend and provide feedback at Life Plan meetings twice a year for each person we support, creating and submitting Staff Action Plan

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities or in job development

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with administrative work and record keeping

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both externally and internally with team members

Ability to actively listen and collaborate

Computer literacy (G Suite, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, basic data entry)

Demonstrate competency in written, verbal and computational skills to document records in accordance with program and OPWDD mandates

Excellent networking skills

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Annual salary of $43,000-$45,000 depending on education and experience, non-exempt Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, STD/LTD/Life & AD&D, Work/Life Assistance Program (EAP), ability to contribute to pre-tax commuter and medical FSA plans, 403b pension with employer match after two years of employment How to Apply

To Apply: Please submit your resume, dates of availability, and cover letter via our jobs board. Or, send via fax to 212-921-5342 or mail to: Job Path Attn: Aimee Althoff, 256 West 38th Street 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10018 Additional Information

Please be aware that Job Path requires all employees who use their personal cellular phones for work purposes to enroll in Job Path's Mobile Device Management system. Whistleblower policy: https://www.jobpathnyc.org/code-of-conduct/#whistleblower Job Path is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, employment, or citizenship status. Powered by JazzHR

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