Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.
The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support.
For 75 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.
We are looking for an EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST to become part of our organization.
Responsibilities:
- Provides job development, job training (both intensive and extended), advocacy and personal support & services where necessary to individuals in the Supported Employment Program.
- Able to follow directions, communicate clearly, perform simple math functions and have knowledge of basic weights and measures.
Requirements:
- A Bachelors Degree or 4 years vocational experience
is required - 1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilities
- Your NYS driver’s license must be in good standing, as this position requires usage of own vehicle.
Must be at least 18 years old to apply for this position. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.
Compensation Range:
$20.41 - $21.45Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree OR 4 years vocational experience
- 1 year experience working with people with developmental disabilities
- Valid NYS driver's license in good standing and use of own vehicle
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Ability to follow directions, communicate clearly, perform simple math functions, and knowledge of basic weights and measures
What We Do
The Center for Disability Services is a not-for-profit organization and one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals with disabilities. Its mission is to enable and empower people to lead healthy and enriched lives through a comprehensive continuum of care, including medical, residential, dental, and mental health services, serving over 12,000 individuals across more than 80 locations.
