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Employment Specialist

Beyond Support Network
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/4/2027

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week, Flexible Schedule, Hybrid Position 

Starting Rate of Pay: $19.00/hour

SUMMARY OF DUTIES 

The Employment Specialist provides individualized job development, work skills training and supervision to individuals receiving services in a community-based work setting.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalency PLUS two years full-time direct service experience with developmentally disabled adults.

Valid New York State driver’s license in good standing, New York automobile insurance, and a reliable motor vehicle required.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education or other closely related developmental disabilities field, PLUS one year full-time direct service experience with developmentally disabled adults.

BENEFITS

  • 12 Paid holidays
  • Generous Paid time off (PTO)
  • Agency funded Health Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Agency funded life insurance and long-term disability
  • Supplemental insurance: short-term disability, life insurance, cancer care insurance, pet insurance
  • Auto & homeowner insurance discounts
  • Employee referral program
  • 401k w/Agency match & more

Beyond Support Network 

It’s Beyond just a job… It’s… 

  • Supporting others
  • A life/work balance
  • Developing YOU
  • Feeling Appreciated
  • Variety of Opportunities
(Vocational Trainer, Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, Job Coach, Human Services, Production, Work Skills Training, Trainer, Employment Trainer)

Salary : $19

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