What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Counselor position at Jawonio, Inc.?
Come work in an environment where you can really make a difference and become a Employment Counselor at Jawonio!
Jawonio is dedicated to advancing the independence, well-being and equality of people with disabilities and special needs. Join our team and start your career in social services while making a difference in your own community!
As the Employment Counselor, you will provide career development services for people with disabilities by performing the following duties. To assist people with disabilities with job seeking, job matching, career development, and assessment prior to finding a job and assistance in maintaining their job once hired by providing supports and services at the job site, as a liaison with the employer, and through group/individual counseling related work readiness.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 1 year of experience in a similar capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience working with people with disabilities.
Additional Requirements:
- Daily access to an automobile is required. A valid NY or NJ State Driver’s License for 2 years, ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
- Remain current in all NYS Justice Center and OPWDD required training.
- Must be cleared and maintain acceptable record under the NYS Justice Center and OPWDD mandated background check process.
- Must be clear and maintain an acceptable record under the Medicaid Fraud & Abuse clearance process.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Additional consideration may be given to candidate proficient in Americans Sign Language.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply
Jawonio, Inc. does not base employment decisions on an individual’s race, color, sex/gender, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation/preference, religion, age, national origin, disability, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Jawonio, Inc. may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. Please advise us if you need assistance with the application and/or interview processes.
Please Understand: Jawonio is a great place to work. We receive hundreds of applicants annually and also appreciate your interest working for Jawonio, Inc. Due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open positions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location