Employment Specialist- (Intellectual Disabilities)- Queens, NY

ANIBIC’s vocational support team has an exciting Employment Specialist opportunity!

The Employment Specialist visits adults with intellectual disabilitiesat their worksites throughout Queens, NY and provides coaching and encouragement so that they maintain their jobs or learn skills that will help them get promoted!.

The Employment Specialist's key responsibilities include:

• Helping individuals navigate the workplace culture and relationships.
• Evaluating work performance and providing ongoing feedback.
• Teaching, role-modeling and ensuring appropriate work-related behaviors.
• Serve as a liaison between the individual, their support team, their employer and ANIBIC, while maintaining professional, positive relationships with employers.
• Document progress and services provided in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Employee Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement at federal rate
• Low-Cost, High Quality Healthcare Insurance PLUS a Supplemental Visa Cash Card to offset healthcare costs (ie. co-pays and prescriptions).
• Various Employee Discounts through our healthcare program for wellness and physical fitness programs (and others!)
• Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, Holidays) which advances work / life balance.
• Life Insurance
• Dental / Vision Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid training and on-site certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications:

• Associates, Bachelors or Advanced Degree in a human services or related field preferred.
• Must be able to travel by personal vehicle to a variety of work sites, mostly located in Queens.
• At least one year of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or similar experience in an OPWDD certified setting.
• Successful history of working with limited supervision and / or in a leadership position
• Excellent interpersonal/ negotiation skills.
• Experience using computers proficiently to complete reports, etc.
• Must be a caring and a committed individual with a genuine desire to support and help others.

ANIBIC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, familial status, military status, disability and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.