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About the Role

Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga supports people in need and advocates for social justice and human dignity. We serve vulnerable populations and challenge conditions causing poverty and despair, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach clients to manage independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology.
• Build a support network which integrates the client, their co-workers, and their supervisors.
• Advocate for clients with community employers.
• Educate community employers to the financial and ethical benefits of hiring workers with disabilities.
• Work a flexible schedule, based on the needs of the individuals served.
• Assist clients in arranging daily transportation to and from their home and job site.
• Orientate the client to the company’s standard operating procedures and business culture.
• Communicate client’s progress to the employer and support people, including family, support staff and other professionals as needed.
• Provide comprehensive in person follow along services per funder guidelines.
• Advocate to ensure consistent service delivery which connects work, home, social, recreational, and personal needs related to vocational success.
• Identify natural supports in the workplace that the client can use for job support, transportation, and social connections.
• Determine what the job duties are and put them into format that the client best understands (e.g. a map of the area, a list of duties, a description).
• Mediate any differences with co-workers or employer if necessary and help client to develop skills and confidence to resolve their own difficulties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge about job openings in all sectors.
• Access all sources providing information about job openings.
• Demonstrate to potential employers the effectiveness and profitability of employing individuals with disabilities by identifying jobs that workers could perform.

Requirements

• Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards.
• Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Skills

• Job Coaching
• Job Advising
• Job Developing
• Job Marketing
• Assistive Technology
• Communication
• Advocacy
• Problem-solving

Work Type

• Part-Time

Experience Level

• 1 year of experience in a vocational setting (with Bachelor's Degree)
• 5 years of experience in a vocational setting (with Associate's Degree)

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services
• Associate's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $23.00 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package
• Work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

About the Company

• As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga’s Mission is to support all people in need and advocate for social justice and human dignity.
• We envision a just and compassionate community rooted in love and the dignity of all people.
• Our objectives are to address the needs of the community’s most vulnerable people and to challenge conditions causing poverty and despair.
• We serve people regardless of their religion, beliefs, race, or ethnicity.
• We support all people in need, no matter how they identify.
• We want our staff to represent the communities we serve.
• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity

• Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet