What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disability Resource Coordinator position at Ulster County?
The Ulster County Office of Employment and Training is seeking a dedicated Disability Resource Coordinator (DRC) to join our team. This full-time position plays a key role in strengthening career pathways for individuals with disabilities, including youth and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
As a DRC, you will:
Build capacity within the Ulster County Career Center to better serve individuals with disabilities.
Collaborate with state, local, and community partners to connect job seekers with resources and opportunities.
Provide training to staff, businesses, and educators on disability rights, accommodations, and workforce inclusion.
Support job seekers in accessing career and training opportunities, including Ticket-to-Work programs.
Develop sustainability strategies to ensure long-term success of disability employment initiatives.
Qualifications:
A. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent experience in educational or training assessment, job development planning, employment counseling, or teaching experience developing alternate education resources; OR
B. Possession of an Associate’s degree and three (3) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent experience in educational or training assessment, job development planning, employment counseling or teaching experience developing alternate education resources; OR
C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in A and B above.
Special Requirement: Incumbents must obtain a recognized Work Incentive Counseling and Benefits Advisement credential within six (6) months of hire. Acceptable certification programs include those offered by Yang-Tan Institute at Cornell University or Virginia Commonwealth University. Once obtained, certification must be maintained throughout employment.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across diverse stakeholders.
Computer/digital literacy and ability to conduct remote meetings.
Ability to pass a background check.
Details:
Job Type: Full-time, 35 hours/week
Pay: Starting at $53,000 annually
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM OR 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (some early mornings/evenings may be required)
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, paid time off, pension, flexible spending account, and employee assistance program.
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