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Location: Poughkeepsie NY
Field work done in Dutchess County and surrounding area.
Office is located in Middletown NY
Hours: 8:30am5pm (Flexibilityrequired)
Salary: $20.00 /hr Great Benefits and Tuition Assistance available
Access: Supports for Living Inc. is in the business of doing good. We have a mission: To help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible. Here youll be a valued part of an innovative team that touches the lives of more than 10000 people each year across the Hudson Valley in programs supporting people to pursue the life they imagine. At Access we believe in work with a purpose.
Job Description:
We currently have a need for an Employee Specialist in our PROS Poughkeepsie Program. Ability to work as an effective team player and achieve employment outcomes is essential along with excellent interpersonal engagement and organizational skills. Bilingual English and Spanish speaking is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct job development and job search activities
- Assist in employability skill development and interview and resume preparedness
- Provide individualized followalong supports that are targeted to helping clients in maintaining employment.
- Provide benefits counseling with assistance of benefits counselor
- Negotiate job accommodations when needed
- Work collaboratively with team members to achieve employment outcomes
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in mental health social services or business
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to build relationships with clients and provide support
- Knowledge of job search processes
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with individuals with mental illness a plus
- Valid drivers license
Access offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage; an array of voluntary benefits (term life whole life identity theft protection and pet insurance); Healthcare and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts; employer paid Short Term Disability LTD and AD&D a matching 403(b) retirement plan generous paid time off paid holidays accelerated holiday pay and tuition assistance.
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ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK.
The Agency is a smoke free workplace and offers smoke free campuses for our employees visitors clients and interns.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
