Center for Disability Services

Employment Specialist

Center for Disability Services  •  United States (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Where people get better at life!

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support.

For 75 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

We are looking for an EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST to become part of our organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides job development, job training (both intensive and extended), advocacy and personal support & services where necessary to individuals in the Supported Employment Program.
  • Able to follow directions, communicate clearly, perform simple math functions and have knowledge of basic weights and measures.

Requirements

  • A Bachelors Degree or 4 years vocational experience
    is required
  • 1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilities
  • Your NYS driver’s license must be in good standing, as this position requires usage of own vehicle.

Must be at least 18 years old to apply for this position. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range:

$20.41 - $21.45

Center for Disability Services

About Center for Disability Services

The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support.

For over 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

The Center for Disability Services provides comprehensive Health Care, residential services, education, adult programming, service coordination and skilled nursing care to individuals with disabilities. In addition, we have a commercial printing, inserting, and mailing operation that is supported by a workforce of over 200 individuals with disabilities.

Our annual budget is approximately $129 million dollars and we employ over 2,700 workers in over 80 locations. The Center also has a Foundation that supports many of the necessary services that are not funded by other sources.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Albany, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
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