17.75 per hour | Lowville, NY, USA | Hourly | FULL-TIME Ready for a life-changing career where every day brings new possibilities? The Arc Oneida-Lewis, a pioneer in championing individuals with disabilities, invites you to step into the role of a Employment Specialist! ABOUT THE ROLE: This staff position is responsible for assisting the people being supported via Site Based Pre-Voc through the implementation of their individualized programmatic valued outcomes. Essential Job Functions: + Distribute appropriate work tasks to all individuals within the area. + Act as the first line instructor as to how to perform tasks and assist only as needed. + Implement the staff action plan as written and document on that implementation in a contemporaneous manner using the electronic health record, in accordance with department policy. + Observe, reinforce and report pre-vocational work behaviors to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner. + Participate in plan development by providing input and feedback on the implementation of pre-vocational goals. + Responsible for job set-up and quality control according to specifications. + Keep appropriate written records on attendance, productivity, pre-vocational goals, etc. + Provide support, as needed and/or assigned, to location. Qualifications: + Valid NYS Drivers license + High school diploma and three years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities PAY & PERKS: The hourly rate for this position is $17.75. Y our journey toward making a difference begins here! Additionally, we offer superb benefits and perks, including: + A comprehensive benefit package + Generous paid time off + Paid training If you want a rewarding career with the ability to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities, apply today! WHAT SETS US APART: Founded in 1954, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is a premier human services agency in the healthcare field. Our agency was started by parents who envisioned a rich, full life for their children with disabilities, inclusive of their community. Many of those families still champion these efforts today. We employ 700 staff and support over 1,400 people throughout Oneida and Lewis Counties. We provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, guardianship, respite, recreational, and day habilitation for people with developmental disabilities and their families. We own and operate integrated businesses in our community, including our Progress Industries business enterprise, a leading supply chain partner for small and large companies regionally and nationally. The Arc Oneida-Lewis, where making a meaningful impact is not just a job; it's a calling! As a premier provider of services, support, and advocacy for individuals with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities, we are dedicated to enriching lives and fostering inclusion. Our mission is clear: to provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, and a myriad of other services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Our employees thrive in an inclusive and positive work culture that values collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to making a difference. Joining our team means becoming part of a community that is not just about work but about building a supportive environment where everyone can flourish. More than a workplace-be part of a team dedicated to changing lives! The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.