Employment Specialist - Vocational Support Services for Developmentally Disabled

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Employment Specialist

Department : Developmental Disabled Vocational Support Services (90900)

Report to : Program Director

Location : 151 Lawrence Street

Hours : Full Time – 35 hours per week; Day shift M-F

Salary Range : $45,000 to $45,000

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

ABOUT BCS :

Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 27+ locations and 400 employees BCS serves more than 20,000 individuals a year.

Position Summary :

The Employment Specialist assists individuals with developmental disabilities develop work readiness skills necessary to secure and maintain community-based employment.

Responsibilities :

Run work readiness groups utilizing The Fed-Cap Get Ready! ™ Curriculum and other Vocational-base modules and curriculums.

Provide individual counseling and case management services.

Provide supervision at the volunteer sites and workplace.

Maintain client charts and assure all documents are up to date and organized cohesively.

Complete daily progress notes and maintain daily attendance via APRICOT Database System.

Complete monthly reports and other required documentation before deadlines.

Complete Initial / Semi-Annual vocational plans, satisfaction surveys etc.

Maintain ongoing contact with referral sources and other service providers.

Prepare a referral packet for ACCES-VR, OPWDD services as applicable.

Participate in vendor fairs and other program recruitment events as necessary.

Complete intakes for the DDVSS program.

Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications :

BA degree in the Human Services related field.

Experience working with the developmentally disabled population.

Counseling skills required.

Good communication skills, verbally and in writing.

Good organizational skills.

Ability to interface effectively with staff across programs and community agencies.

Must pass OPWDD Fingerprinting and Background Check.

BCS and Turning Point require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.