Employment Training Specialist DSP
The Arc Madison Cortland, Utica, NY, United States
SUMMARY
The Employment Training Specialist supports individuals with disabilities to identify employment goals, build workplace skills, and succeed in competitive, integrated jobs. This community-based role includes hands‑on coaching, employer collaboration, and timely documentation to meet program and funding requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete person-centered assessments to identify interests, strengths, and employment goals
Build relationships with employers and community partners to identify and secure job opportunities
Provide on-site and off-site job coaching to teach job tasks, promote independence, and support retention
Develop and implement individualized employment and training plans aligned with person-centered planning
BENEFITS
401K Employer Match
Health, dental and vision insurance
Group Life Insurance
Paid Time off
Tuition Assistance
12 paid Holidays
REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED required with one-year related experience in vocational services, supported employment, workforce development, or human services preferred.
Valid NYS Class D driver’s license.
EEO STATEMENT
The Arc of Madison Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment and employees receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, criminal conviction status (provided such conviction does not prevent the employee from being eligible to hold the position or pose a danger or threat to the individuals we support), pregnancy, domestic violence victim status, paid family leave or family medical leave status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The Employment Training Specialist supports individuals with disabilities to identify employment goals, build workplace skills, and succeed in competitive, integrated jobs. This community-based role includes hands‑on coaching, employer collaboration, and timely documentation to meet program and funding requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete person-centered assessments to identify interests, strengths, and employment goals
Build relationships with employers and community partners to identify and secure job opportunities
Provide on-site and off-site job coaching to teach job tasks, promote independence, and support retention
Develop and implement individualized employment and training plans aligned with person-centered planning
BENEFITS
401K Employer Match
Health, dental and vision insurance
Group Life Insurance
Paid Time off
Tuition Assistance
12 paid Holidays
REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED required with one-year related experience in vocational services, supported employment, workforce development, or human services preferred.
Valid NYS Class D driver’s license.
EEO STATEMENT
The Arc of Madison Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment and employees receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, criminal conviction status (provided such conviction does not prevent the employee from being eligible to hold the position or pose a danger or threat to the individuals we support), pregnancy, domestic violence victim status, paid family leave or family medical leave status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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