Employment Specialist - PROSperity

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Unity House of Cayuga County

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

City of Auburn, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Employment Specialist will support individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges in securing and maintaining employment. They will work collaboratively with both the individuals and employers to foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

You have a HS diploma/GED with six months of Mental Health experience and computer skills including web-based platforms. You also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to be flexible, make decisions, multitask, and solve problems in a team environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Mental Health experience

web-based platforms

NYS Driver's License

Job Description

A career with a cause

At Unity House, we're dedicated to supporting people with disabilities. That's why we're dedicated to our employees. At Unity House, you'll empower people to learn, grow and thrive. In turn, Unity House will empower you with:

Great pay!!
Full-time benefits - health insurance and more for working 30+ hours per week
Flexible hours - a work schedule that fits your life
Time Off - paid holidays, vacation days, sick days, personal days and more
Peace of mind - 401k contributions matched up to 3.5%
Wellness - free comprehensive wellness and employee assistance programs
Pay options - early payday and direct deposit available
Room to grow - tuition reimbursement, free training and promotion opportunities

Our mission

To empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability. This is accomplished by offering services and supports in an inclusive, people-centered environment.

Our vision

All individuals are respected and lead lives of personal fulfillment and acceptance within our community

Our values

Honesty, Integrity and Respect

Qualifications:

HS diploma/GED with six months of Mental Health experience required. Associates degree in relevant field related to Human Services experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Experience in work situations with persons with disabilities preferred. Computer skills, keyboarding familiarity and experience with web-based platforms required. Must be able to be reached by phone and have a vehicle to transport and complete agency business. Evidence of understanding and empathy for individuals with disabilities. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work in a team environment with excellent decision-making, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals and employers to explore, secure and maintain employment while working in a changing environment with a demonstrated knowledge of and ability to work with internal/external stakeholders. Valid NYS Driver's License required according to OMH/Agency regulations, policies, practices and procedures.

Full time, 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday 8a-4p.

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Unity House of Cayuga County

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