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Employment Specialist

Mozaic
Auburn, NY Intern
POSTED ON 9/12/2026 CLOSED ON 9/16/2026

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Many People... One Strong Community... Join Our Growing Team!

Employment Specialist | Auburn, NY

Mozaic (A Chapter of The Arc NY) is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and community-focused Employment Specialist to join our team in Auburn, NY. If you're passionate about helping others achieve their goals and gain greater independence, this is an opportunity to make a real difference every day.

As an Employment Specialist, you'll empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to explore career opportunities, build workplace skills, and achieve meaningful employment. You'll serve as a coach, mentor, advocate, and resource, helping people gain confidence and develop the tools they need to succeed both on and off the job.

In this rewarding role, you'll work directly with people we support to create individualized employment plans, develop resumes, complete job applications, strengthen interviewing skills, and identify career opportunities that align with their interests and strengths. You'll also build relationships with local employers and community partners, creating new pathways for employment and community involvement.

Every day offers the chance to celebrate successes, support personal growth, and help people achieve milestones that can transform their lives. Whether you're providing job coaching, connecting someone to a new opportunity, or helping them develop skills for long-term success, your work will have a lasting impact.

At Mozaic, you'll join a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to promoting independence, inclusion, and choice. If you're looking for a career with purpose, where you can help people reach their goals while growing professionally, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities preferred.
  • Valid New York State Driver's License required.

Start a career where every day is an opportunity to change lives, build futures, and make a difference in your community. Apply today!

Employment Specialist Benefits Include

  • Work Today, Get Paid Today
  • Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness Program & Tuition Reimbursement
  • 20 Paid Vacation Days and 8 Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical & Dependent Care
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Pre-Paid Legal Services
  • Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Incentives
  • Paid Comprehensive Training and Certification Programs

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM (hours may vary depending on needs)

The position is 37.5 hours per week

Pay Rate: 18.75 - $21.50 per hour based on experience!

Location: Auburn NY, Cayuga County

Why Choose Mozaic?

Mozaic is a not-for-profit organization based in the Finger Lakes Region, specializing in providing services and residential facilities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are a prominent advocate for supporting and improving the lives of over 2,000 people with disabilities in our area.

Apply to become an Employment Specialist today!

Mozaic is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disabled Employer

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