Employment Training Specialist DSP - Part time

DescriptionSUMMARY: The Employment Training Specialist supports individuals with disabilities to identify employment goals, build workplace skills, and succeed in competitive, integrated jobs. This community-based role includes hands-on coaching, employer collaboration, and timely documentation to meet program and funding requirements. Part time hours may not exceed 30 hours per week.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned:Complete person-centered assessments to identify interests, strengths, and employment goalsBuild relationships with employers and community partners to identify and secure job opportunitiesProvide on-site and off-site job coaching to teach job tasks, promote independence, and support retentionDevelop and implement individualized employment and training plans aligned with person-centered planningBenefits Include But Not Limited To401K Employer MatchHealth, dental and vision insuranceGroup Life InsurancePaid Time offTuition Assistance12 paid HolidaysRequirementsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED required with one-year related experience in vocational services, supported employment, workforce development, or human services preferred. Valid NYS Class D driver’s license.About The Arc: The Arc Madison Cortland is a non-profit agency whose sole purpose lies in the support of people with special needs. We provide leadership in the field of disabilities, supporting people in every manner possible, and developing the necessary human and financial resources to allow all members of our community to achieve their full potential. The Arc of Madison Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment and employees receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, criminal conviction status (provided such conviction does not prevent the employee from being eligible to hold the position or pose a danger or threat to the individuals we support), pregnancy, domestic violence victim status,