What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acces-VR Community Based Worker position at Access: Supports for Living?
Do Work That Matters. In a Culture That Means It.
Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.
Why Access?
Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.
You’ll be part of a team that is:
Location: Mount Vernon, NY
And throughout Westchester County
Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
Hours: Flexible Hours Average of 4 to 12 hours a week. Varies
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Access-VR Community Based Worker, through the Access VR Work Experience, will obtain real work experience for up to a total of 320 hours. This position is only open to Acces-VR referrals.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
The work experience will occur in a community setting. Responsibilities will be dependent on tasks assigned in the community placement. Workers will have the opportunity to network in business environments consistent with their employment goal. The Worker will engage with their assigned Vocational Counselor and work together to set up the work experience, facilitate with monitoring their progress, and make the arrangements for completion of required paperwork with the employer to receive up to 320 hours of paid work experience.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.
Why Access?
Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.
You’ll be part of a team that is:
- Clear about expectations
- Supportive and accountable
- Focused on outcomes that matter to people.
Location: Mount Vernon, NY
And throughout Westchester County
Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
Hours: Flexible Hours Average of 4 to 12 hours a week. Varies
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Access-VR Community Based Worker, through the Access VR Work Experience, will obtain real work experience for up to a total of 320 hours. This position is only open to Acces-VR referrals.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
The work experience will occur in a community setting. Responsibilities will be dependent on tasks assigned in the community placement. Workers will have the opportunity to network in business environments consistent with their employment goal. The Worker will engage with their assigned Vocational Counselor and work together to set up the work experience, facilitate with monitoring their progress, and make the arrangements for completion of required paperwork with the employer to receive up to 320 hours of paid work experience.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
- Worker will receive support from their Vocational Counselor
- Must be an Acces-VR referral
- Must have Acces-VR Work Development and Community Work Experience referrals
- These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.
- Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
- Able to work in open space floor plan
- Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community
- Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
- Must be able to move in tight spaces
- Occasional lifting of > _25 pounds
Salary : $17