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Employment Specialist

Status

Full time

Description

Starting Non-Exempt Annual Salary: $37,849

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Assist participants with job-readiness skills and job development including resume-building, communication, interviewing skills, and the employment application process.
  • Discover the participant’s skill set to ensure appropriate job matches.
  • Network with local employers to increase opportunities for participants.
  • Provide participants with on-the-job training including interaction with supervisors and co-workers.
  • Provide long-term job retention support for individuals.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
  • A combination of education and experience will be taken into consideration

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Minimum of one year of experience providing vocational and employment services to individuals with disabilities.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of or experience working with ADA, ACCES-VR, OPWDD, OMH and the employment market.

Benefits:

  • Flexible work schedule menu to include the ability to work: a nine-day biweekly schedule with a three-day weekend every other week or a typical five-day work schedule.
  • 16 annual vacation days, 12 annual sick days, and 11 annual paid holidays
  • 401K up to 10% employer match
  • Heavily subsidized health/vision/dental insurance
  • Additional benefits available

Travel Required: Yes

Location: Utica, NY

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RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.

RCIL is an equal opportunity employer and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

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A hard copy of your resume and cover letter may also be forwarded to: RCIL, P.O. Box 210, Utica, NY 13503-0210, Attention: Recruitment.

It is the policy of RCIL to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or accommodations to fully participate in the interview process, please contact the HR Recruiter at 315-272-2957. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a person’s disability.

RCIL promotes a scent/chemical free environment. To support this effort, we ask that all applicants refrain from wearing scented products while in the office.

RCIL is an equal opportunity employer and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

It is RCIL’s policy and agency standard that all employees participate in advocacy for Civil Rights and Agency activities.  Apply today to make a difference!

This document was developed under grant CFDA 93.778 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.