Job description

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. Perfom vocational assesments, pre-employment assesment, pre-employment and soft-skills training, career counseling, as well as other vocational support services. Once hired by an employer, the Employment Counselor provides support services at the job site and acts as a liason between the employer and worker.

Schedule: 8 hour shift- flexible, Day Shift ( Preferred) -Flexible

Work Location: One location- Rockland County, Westchester County, Orange County, the Bronx as needed.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree ( or equivalent experience)
• 1 year of experience in a similar capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience working with people with disabilities.

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 mandate.
• 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 American 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 in 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

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully Vaccinated against Covid-19?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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