Vocational Coordinator at The Arc Madison Cortland – Oneida, New York

SUMMARY: Implements and oversees implementation of vocational assessment services. Plans and assesses employment based upon interests, skills and abilities in a person-centered approach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise, train, and support staff on documentation, agency policies, and funding requirements.
• Tracks staff mandatory trainings, enrolls staff in trainings as needed.
• Assumes employment specialist responsibilities as needed for coverage.
• Maintains communication and provides oversight to ACCES-VR, OPWDD, OMH, and other funding sources.
• Facilitate person-centered planning by coordinating with families, providers, and advocates, conducting intakes, and submitting eligibility requests.

Benefits include but not limited to:

• 401K Employer Match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Time off
• Tuition Assistance
• 12 paid Holidays

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree and One year of experience in rehabilitation placement or related fields, and enrollment in a specialized course approved by ACCES-VR; or a bachelor’s degree, enrollment in a specialized course, and enrollment in master’s degree program in vocational rehabilitation counseling or evaluation or related areas; or a combination of education and experience which, in the judgment of ACCES-VR, is substantially equivalent to the standards of this subdivision.

About The Arc: The Arc Madison Cortland is a non-profit agency whose sole purpose lies in the support of people with special needs. We provide leadership in the field of disabilities, supporting people in every manner possible, and developing the necessary human and financial resources to allow all members of our community to achieve their full potential.

The Arc of Madison Cortland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates for employment and employees receive equal consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national/ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, criminal conviction status (provided such conviction does not prevent the employee from being eligible to hold the position or pose a danger or threat to the individuals we support), pregnancy, domestic violence victim status, paid family leave or family medical leave status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law