Vocational Service Coordinator at RCIL – Herkimer, New York

Hourly wage: $20.80 ($37,856 a year)

35 Hour work week

Benefits:

• PTO – vacation (16-24 days a year based on longevity) Sick leave 12 days a year, and 13 paid holidays.
• Ability to work a 4-day schedule after 6 months on the job. Multiple work schedules available.
• Wellness program with the ability to earn an additional 3 PTO days a year.
• 401K with up to 10% employer investment.
• Heavily subsidized Health Insurance with co-pays.
• Vision and Dental insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts-Medical and Dependent Care.
• Monthly contribution towards dependent care. (to offset childcare costs)
• Company paid Life Insurance and Identity theft protection. (LifeLock)
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family Medical Leave, Paid Family Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Bone Marrow and Blood Donation Leave, Voting Time Leave, Election Leave, and Leaves for Crime Victims and Domestic Violence Victims.
• Employees may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to have student loans forgiven.
• Free covered parking.
• Additional benefits available.

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Receive referrals of program participants through department of Social Services.
• Review historical documentation with each applicant/participant and request additional assessments/services as needed.
• Development of a plan for employment based upon the assessment in conjunction with the participant including addressing childcare, transportation, and other concerns and appropriate referrals as needed.
• Compile relevant data pertaining to level of education achieved, including post-secondary, work experience, and duration, current health status and work limitation, disabilities, and concerns related to current and past barrier to securing and maintaining employment.
• Monitor status and assure community linkage in line with the employment plan to assure movement toward goals.

Education:

• Associate degree is preferred, but high school diploma/equivalency is acceptable, along with relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Two years of vocational experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred. Minimum of two years working with individuals with disabilities.
• Familiarity with disability and social services systems. Experience with working as part of a team. Microsoft Office, Outlook, Window proficiency.
• Assessment, networking, knowledge of community resources, advocacy, strong oral and written communication, data entry and strong organizational skills.

Travel Required: Yes

Location: Herkimer, NY

RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.

RCIL is an equal opportunity employer, and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.