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Aspire of WNY is Hiring an Employment Specialist/Job Coach - Buffalo Near Buffalo, NY
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At Aspire, we are driven by the core belief that children and adults with developmental disabilities have the right to realize their full potential and live as independently as possible. Aspire compassionately and relentlessly works toward facilitating this end.
Aspire of WNY is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist to provide person centered job development, training, advocacy and other supports for individuals working toward or have acquired paid employment in the community.
Responsibilities include providing direct support services to people with specific vocational support needs, creatively work with potential employers to build appropriate relations and create opportunities for successful employment for the people supported, provide on-site job coaching, complete reports and submit those reports for billing purposes on a timely basis, and maintain communication with involved individuals.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2 years applicable experience working with adults with disabilities, preferably in job training and employment settings
- Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation
Benefits include:
- Medical insurance thru Independent Health
- Dental insurance
- HRA/FSA
- 100% agency paid life insurance
- Both long term and short term disability insurances
- 403b retirement plan with Agency match
- Continuing education reimbursement
- 15 paid holidays
- Separate sick, personal and vacation time
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.28 - $18.96 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- job training: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Job Summary
Full Time
$42k-53k (estimate)
03/08/2024
09/03/2024
aspirewny.org
BUFFALO, NY
1,000 - 3,000
1947
$50M - $200M
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About Aspire of WNY
We at Aspire are driven by the core belief that children and adults with developmental disabilities have the right to realize their full potential and live as independently as possible. Aspire compassionately and relentlessly works toward facilitating this end. Since 1947, we have served individuals with cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, autism and other neurological impairments. We also provide services and support to persons who arechallenged physically and cognitively as a result of traumatic brain injuries, strokes, hearing and visual impairments, as well as other disabl ...
ing conditions. Our total commitment to the development of innovative, individualized programs, continual integration of the developmentally disabled within the community and to providing full-service solutions to the populations it serves, makes Aspire the leading agency of its kind and a true asset to the Western New York community. Mission Aspire's mission is to support children and adults with developmental and similar disabilities, helping them to live their lives to the fullest by providing individualized assistance based on personal choices. Vision Aspire is the region's leader in supporting individuals with disabilities. We envision full participation of those we support in all aspects of community living. Toward that end, Aspire empowers individuals to maximize their potential, including those we support, those who work for us and those who work with us.
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