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About the Role

This position provides individuals with disabilities with skills training, planning, and advocacy services for all aspects of the employment process in relation to their job.

Responsibilities

• Interview individuals to select persons who will meet employer qualifications
• Review completed applications and evaluate applicants’ work history, education and training, job skills, knowledge, abilities, interests, test results and other pertinent data
• Locate job openings utilizing methods such as job leads, cold calling, and the Dept. of Labor Job Bank
• Match applicant qualifications with job requirements and employer specifications
• Inform applicants about job duties, union policies, promotional opportunities, and other related information
• Test or arrange for skills, interests, or psychological testing of applicants when needed
• Engage in research and/or follow-up activities to evaluate selection and placement techniques by conferring with management and supervisory personnel
• Counsel individuals to provide vocational services
• Interview and evaluate applicants to determine eligibility and feasibility of services
• Determine suitable job or business consistent with applicants' desires, aptitude, and physical limitations
• Plan and arrange for applicant training for job openings
• Promote and develop job openings and place qualified applicants in employment
• Provide initial screening and intake services to individuals interested in job development services
• Assist in assessment of individual’s employability readiness level, eligibility for service, and feasibility of vocational services
• Counsel job applicants to help establish realistic career and training goals
• Inform individuals about wage rates, availability of employment, worker responsibilities, etc.
• Assist in the vocational plan with each job development participant, tailored to meet individual needs
• Facilitate consumer training and job placement through the development of situational assessment training sites, on-the-job training, or unsubsidized employment
• Aid individuals in obtaining needed support services such as clinical treatment, transportation, evaluation, and supported work
• Perform job development activities such as employer field visits, telephone solicitations, promotional mailings, and public speaking engagements
• Refer individuals to jobs after careful analysis of individual needs and interests, as well as employer needs and job requirements
• Assist consumers with integration into the work setting, if necessary
• Complete necessary and required documentation for all program needs and funding providers
• Job duties may be changed, reassigned, or expanded based on agency need at any time

Requirements

• Background working with individuals with disabilities, economically disadvantaged, and/or students
• Strong background in sales recommended
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking a plus
• Must be capable to access all rooms in a 2-story home
• Able to work in open space floor plan
• Must be capable to move throughout work day
• Occasional lifting of > 25+ pounds

Skills

• Sales

Location

• Middletown, NY

Work Type

• Temporary Placement
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Two years experience in job placement or vocational service

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree

Salary/Compensations

• $20.00 per hour

About the Company

• Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.
• At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.
• You’ll be part of a team that is: Clear about expectations, Supportive and accountable, Focused on outcomes that matter to people.
• Committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure out staff can do the same.

Equal Opportunity

• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans