WJCS is hiring! If working alongside a team of caring professionals interests you, apply now!
Details about this exciting opportunity:
Full Time (40 hours/week) Employment Specialist position available in Westchester County
Salary Range: $35,000-$40,000/year
What WJCS has to offer you:
Generous PTO, including 4 weeks’ vacation, 12 sick days, 1 personal day and up to 15 paid holidays.
Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
Our commitment to equity and anti-racism.
Disability and life insurance.
403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan.
On-Going Professional Training and Development.
Employee Assistance Program.
Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives.
Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Completing the discovery process
Assisting individuals through the process of job development, employment acquisition, and job coaching at work sites
Responsible for the completion of documentation and billing in compliance with OPWDD regulations and agency policy
Provide a person-centered approach to customized employment.
If you have the following:
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have some college experience. A Bachelor’s degree in human services field with a minimum of one-year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.And Attributes:
A valid NYS driver’s license is required to be able to travel within the community.
Job Development and Job Coaching experience is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and group process skills
Ability to be accurate, conscientious and flexible with attention to detail
Then we are excited to receive your application!
Why join Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)?
Founded in 1943, WJCS provides a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. Across every division, WJCS employees are connected by their shared values and commitment to helping those in need.
We are dedicated to ensuring dignity and respect for all employees in an inclusive and safe environment that values diversity, experience, and merit. We are committed to racial justice and equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, class, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity differences—for employment, professional development, and advancement for qualified individuals.
WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.