JOB TITLE: Employment Specialist

REPORTS TO: POWER Supervisor/ Senior Employment Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Supported Employment

PAY: 33K Annually

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in vocational rehabilitation, placement and job coaching. Clean N.Y. State Driver’s license. Fingerprinting, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health, Suitable Determination clearance from Social Security, and all clearances from the Justice Center.

JOB FUNCTION:
Provide vocational skill development, support, and job placement assistance, resume writing to individuals who are homeless, in danger of becoming homeless, or who have a history of homelessness and have a mental health condition. Provide information, assistance and referrals to people who are homeless and in recovery from mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders. Work with the Outreach Team to conduct street outreach, assist in the food pantry and in developing activities and running an employment group during the Wednesday Evening Social.

We Offer a wide range of rewarding employment opportunities along with a generous benefits package. We offer: Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement and 401K Savings Plan. Generous Paid Time Off for full-time and eligible part-time employees. Flexible Work Schedules. Career Growth. Comprehensive Training. Flexible Spending Accounts. Long and Short Term Disability. Life Insurance. (EAP) Employee Assistance program. Discounts & Perks on Broadway shows, theme parks, hotels, car rentals and other attractions

Federation of Organizations provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.