Job description

AHRC New York City, a family governed organization, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

The Career Retention Specialist (CRS) provides job training, counseling and support for Careers/HIRE workers at community-based work sites. The CRS models appropriate skills, behaviors and attitudes that support participants’ ability to become employed and independent through the Careers/HIRE program, which is designed to assist individuals with developmental disabilities prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. The CRS has a diverse role that requires active involvement with other team members of the Careers program to ensure that participants successfully achieve employment goals.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Conducts initial assessments of skills and work behaviors and develops individual and group habilitation plans to address identified needs of participants.

§ Actively prepares participants for world of work through necessary pre-employment training based on the needs, interests and abilities of the participants.

§ Coordinates the participants’ job development and placement goals with the Marketing Department.

§ Recruits participants for program and takes responsibility for intake, screening and eligibility determination of participants.

§ Develops relevant relationships and communicates effectively with schools, community partners, VESID, employers, and participants’ families.

§ Helps participants in time of crisis to obtain necessary services that support independence, including counseling, case management and housing assistance.

§ Maintains case records in an appropriate manner and complies with all regulations related to reporting and documentation requirements.

§ Upon job placement, provides travel training, on-the-job training, orientation to the job site, counseling, social skills development, workplace safety instruction, advocacy and any other required support to the participants.

§ Provides coverage of other staff positions, as needed.

Pertinent, but less essential responsibilities:

§ Provides ongoing individual and group counseling to participants focused on goals established in individual plans.

§ Provides specific training and counseling to participants in social skills related to job placement.

§ Provides transportation to self and colleagues (not program participants) to travel to and from job sites.

§ Completes Department of Labor time studies and productivity evaluations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

§ Bachelors Degree required, preferably in field of education, human services or counseling.

§ One year of working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

§ One year of sales experience preferred.

§ Ability to establish and maintain relationships with participants’ families, colleagues, and employers.

§ Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.

§ Ability to organize work and to make evaluations and recommendations.

§ As required in work crew programs, ability to perform specific job tasks (e.g. cleaning, painting, etc.)

§ Valid NYS Drivers License and ability to drive van required of those assigned to work crew programs.

This is a general outline of what the position entails. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary. This job description may be revised periodically to best meet the needs of the agency and the individuals it serves.

AHRC New York City provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants, with employment based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (with or without sexual conduct), age, disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic disposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have ay least one year of working with individuals with developmental disabilities?
• Do you have a bachelors Degree required, preferably in field of education, human services or counseling?
• Do you have a valid NYS Drivers License and ability to drive van required of those assigned to work crew programs?

Work Location: In person

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