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Canandaigua, NY, USA | Hourly | per hour | Full Time
nThe Arc Ontario
nEmployment Specialist I
nSalary: $19.67 - $20.95
nPosition Overview: Join our team as an Employment Specialist and make a meaningful impact by helping individuals with disabilities find and maintain inclusive, competitive employment. In this dynamic role, you'll support job seekers through coaching, training, and on-the-job guidance while collaborating with employers to ensure lasting success. Launch careers and change lives as you motivate, teach new skills, and turn challenges into achievements, all while building strong employer partnerships and creating inclusive workplaces. Enjoy flexible scheduling, variety in your day, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day.
nWork Location: Canandaigua, NY
nSchedule: Full-Time; 40 hours; 8am to 4pm; Monday through Friday; Flexibility in schedule required to meet agency needs.
nAs a full time team member at The Arc Ontario, you will receive...
nnnHealth and retirement benefits
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nnPaid time off; Over 3 weeks of vacation within your first year!
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nnSick Time
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nnGrowth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agency
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nnEducational Assistance
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nnEmployee Assistance Program
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nnAccess to a Fitness Center in the Main Facility
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nnPay on Demand
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nnFree Telehealth with EZaccessMD
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nnEmergency Assistance Funding
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nnAnd more
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n nOur Culture
nInvesting in our staff while thriving in a flexible and fun work environment!
nThe Arc Ontario Story:
nFounded in 1954 we believe that All individuals with disabilities or other challenges are one with their community.
nResponsibilities
nnnAssists individuals with disabilities in seeking and maintaining gainful employment to include job searching and completing applications as requested.
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nnDemonstrates proficiency in teaching skills when assisting individuals with acquiring new or additional skills. Provides instruction or guidance through one on one or small group instruction in a variety of environments while striving to achieve formal outcomes associated with and Individual's Habilitation Plan.
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nnAt the job site, assists with initial training and setting up assigned work, as relayed by the site supervisor. Ensures the employee progresses toward meeting job expectations. May suggest further breakdown of tasks to ensure achievable outcomes.
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n nRequirements
nnnMust be at least 18 years old.
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nnHS diploma or GED required.
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nnTwo years of providing employment-related services to a person with individuals with developmental disabilities is required.
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nnValid NYS Driver's license.
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n nThe Arc Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. The Arc Ontario does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Worksite address
canandaigua, NY, 14424, US
Who can apply
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