Employment Consultant

Employment Consultant 

Reports to: MH Employment Program Manager  

Location: 1603 Court Street, Syracuse, NY 13208   

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30a-4:30p 

Pay Rate: $18.74 Hourly 

The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger! 

About Us 

With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.  

About the Role 

We are looking for a proactive employee to place, train, stabilize, and rehabilitate people with disabilities in competitive supportive employment.   

Responsibilities include: 

• Accept referrals from ACCESS-VR/CBVH/OPWDD (funding sources) 

• Evaluate participants’ employment interests, skills and potential utilizing the personal portfolio method. 

• Identify the employers’ and the employees’ needs at the job site 

• Collaborate with employer/manager/trainer to assess participant training needs    

• Work with employers to identify jobs suitable for participants 

• Provide 28 hours of billable services per week; rehabilitate four-six individuals each year 

• Identify adaptive equipment/assistive technology that can assist participants to perform jobs at expected levels 

• Identify and nurture natural co-worker/family/agency supports that can facilitate success 

• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, human resource groups, and employment networks 

• Provide person-centered, quality services 

• Follow Agency standards and procedures 

• Perform Other Duties as Assigned 

Education & Experience 

High school diploma/GED, plus four years’ experience working with people with disabilities, or, associate degree, plus two years’ experience working with people with disabilities in order to secure competitive employment, or bachelor's degree in a human services field, required. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

Basic word processing and email skills required. 

Conditions of Employment 

Must have a valid NYS Driver License in accordance with the Agency Vehicle and Driving policy and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Must be able to lift 45 pounds. 

Did you know that AccessCNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance? Additionally, we provide a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays.