Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Responsibilities of the Employment Specialist:        

• Provide supported employment, job placement, and on the job coaching to individuals, with a diagnosis of mental illness, currently served by Mohawk Opportunities.
• Collaborate with agency programs to identify individuals expressing a desire to work. 
• Assist with resume writing, completing applications and scheduling job interviews. Provide individualized skill building, engage, and support individuals during the interview process or on the job using a harm reduction and trauma-informed approach.  Services will be provided in an individual’s home, community, places of employment or office.
• Provide transportation to the individuals we serve when necessary, using agency vehicles. In addition, an employee must be approved to drive agency and personal vehicles for business purposes by maintaining a valid NYS driver’s license and must be approved by the agency’s vehicle insurance carrier. An employee must always drive in a safe manner, use all safety devices and be medically able to drive.  Willingness to use own vehicle for community outreach unless transporting an individual.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications for the Employment Specialist include:

• Associate degree or bachelor’s in human services preferred.  High school diploma or equivalent along with relevant experience may be considered.
• Two years’ experience with job placement/coaching experience working with individuals’ disabilities. In addition, experience in building relationships and securing job placement with employers.
• Valid and insurable driver’s license.
• Must have own vehicle to use for business purposes.  Agency vehicles are available for transportation of the individuals we serve.

Benefits

Salary and Schedule of the Employment Specialist:

• $24.00-$26.00/hour based on experience. Annual equivalent of $49,920-54,080/annual equivalent based on experience.

• 40 hours per week.  Monday-Friday, daytime hours. Flexible schedule as needed. Excellent benefits, staff training, generous paid time off, and 30-minute paid lunch. 
• Supportive work environment.
• Culture of Caring

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with Mental Illness and those who are homeless achieve stable community living and independence by providing:

• Housing that is safe and affordable.
• Services that facilitate growth and recovery. 
• Relationships built on a foundation of caring and respect, and
• A sense of hope for the future.

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