About the Role
Make an Impact. At WellLife Network, every role plays a vital part in empowering people to live their best lives. As part of one of New York’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, you’ll join a team dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence — helping individuals and families thrive every day.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with local businesses and community employers.
- Identify and cultivate employment opportunities, internships, and work-based learning experiences for program participants.
- Conduct employer outreach activities to promote the benefits of hiring individuals served by the program.
- Assist participants with career exploration and vocational planning.
- Provide support with resume development, job applications, and interview preparation.
- Conduct job readiness training and workshops to enhance employability skills.
- Assess participant strengths, interests, skills, and employment goals.
- Match participants with suitable employment opportunities based on their abilities and preferences.
- Negotiate job duties, schedules, and workplace accommodations with employers when necessary.
- Provide ongoing follow-up and support to participants and employers after placement.
- Coordinate or provide on-site job coaching and training as needed.
- Address workplace concerns and assist with problem-solving to promote job retention and career advancement.
- Maintain accurate and timely participant records, case notes, and employment outcomes.
- Prepare required reports and documentation in accordance with agency, state, federal, and funding source requirements.
- Monitor participant progress and ensure compliance with all program standards and regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in vocational services, workforce development, supported employment, or a related field.
- Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of employment resources, workplace accommodations, and disability-related employment practices preferred.
- Ability to travel within the community to meet with employers, participants, and service providers.
- Ability to conduct presentations and attend community outreach events as needed.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Rehabilitation, or related field (preferred)
- Experience working with individuals with IDD
- Knowledge of supported employment models
- Strong communication and networking skills
- Understanding of person-centered planning
- Familiar OPWDD guideline and Vocational Service training
- Valid 2 year New York State Driver's License
Skills
- Communication
- Networking
- Relationship-building
- Independent work
- Priority management
- Employment resources knowledge
- Workplace accommodations knowledge
- Disability-related employment practices knowledge
- Person-centered planning understanding
Location
- Long Island City, NY 11101
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Day Shift
- Combination of office, community, and employer-based settings
- Flexible schedule may be required
Education Level
- 4 Year Degree
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Business, or a related field preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Rehabilitation, or related field (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k retirement plan (with matching)
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Personal days
- Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support
- Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
About the Company
- WellLife Network is one of New York’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations.
- The team is dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence — helping individuals and families thrive every day.
