Employment Specialist

Our Supported Employment Program (SEMP) in Queensbury, NY, has a Full Time 35-hour Employment Specialist position available.

The schedule for this position is Monday Friday 8:30am- 4pm with evenings and weekends as needed. The rate of pay is $18.00 per hour.

This position will:
provide direct support to people seeking employment.
You will assist the people on your caseload to develop a resume,
conduct job searches, prepare for interviews,
and provide onsite job coaching to support the person in maintaining successful employment in the community.

Want to be a WWAARC Employment Specialist and join our Team?
Our Employment Specialists are:
required to be 18 years of age and
have a valid drivers license that meets WWAARC insurability standards.
Required to secure and maintain all certifications and training required by WWAARC. This includes but is not limited to, 1st Aid & CPR, and Decision Driving.
Preferred masters degree or bachelors degree in human services/business or related field
and 1-year experience working with people with intellectual and other development disabilities OR
a combination of education and 2 yrs. experience, which in the judgment of the agency, is equivalent to these standards.
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

What is in it for You?
You will work where you AND the work you do are valued.
We are an Albany Times Union Top Workplace for two consecutive years! And a Top USA Workplace 2022.

We offer a positive work environment, focused on quality, professional growth, and development.
A partial list of what we have to offer:
generous planned time off,
sick time,
group health & dental insurance, life insurance,
403(b) retirement plans,
tuition reimbursement,
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.

Ready to Apply/Transfer? To apply a completed WWAARC application is required. Applications can be submitted through our website at www.WWAARC.org or contact ApplyatWWA@caparcny.org to have the application emailed/mailed to you. For current WWAARC team members email a transfer request form to Human Resources.

EOE

As an Equal Opportunity Employer WWAARC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristic protected under applicable law. WWAARC is dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Requirements
Our Employment Specialists are required to be 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license that meets WWAARC insurability standards. Required to secure and maintain all certifications and training required by WWAARC. This includes but is not limited to, 1st Aid & CPR, and Decision Driving. Preferred masters degree or bachelors degree in human services/business or related field and 1-year experience working with people with intellectual and other development disabilities OR a combination of education and 2 yrs. experience, which in the judgment of the agency, is equivalent to these standards. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.