Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.·Old Bethpage, New York
The Employment Specialist provides direct care, job coaching, and vocational services to individuals with disabilities. They are responsible for case management, maintaining client documentation, and conducting employer outreach to support participant employment.
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Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.
Under the supervision of the Sr. Director of Community Services, the Employment Specialist will provide direct care and personal adjustment services for individuals participating in ACCES-VR authorized services. This includes job development, job coaching, skills training, assessment, counseling, intervention, advocacy and creating employer contacts in the community. The Employment Specialist will also be responsible for case management, client documentation and employer outreaches to employers in addition to other services needed to maintain the employment of our participants. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides employment services to adults and students receiving ACCES-VR support services. Services may also include vocational training and intensive coaching, situational assessments and referrals for active job development and placement.
Assists with orientating individuals to new environments i.e. new job sites, assessment/internship sites and job fairs.
Ensures individuals are familiar with all means of Public Transportation and provide information to assist individuals in securing SCAT and ABLE ride.
Ensures documentation meets quality and compliance thresholds and complete required documentation within mandated time frames.
Effectively communicates and supports the organization’s mission, vision and values.
Always communicate in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
Prevents, recognizes and reports abuse toward the people we support.
Adhere to the organizations Code of Ethics.
Maintain confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities of All FREE Employees
Always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies by holding in strictest confidence all information pertaining to members, residents, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees.
Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk.
Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees, including ones outside of standard working hours.
Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance.
Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations. Please note the above duties, responsibilities, and essential functions are a non-exhaustive list, and may be changed by FREE at any time, with or without notice to the employee.
FREE is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, FREE complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises’ affirmative action efforts related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are set out and described in our affirmative action plan for protected veterans and individuals with a disability. If you have any questions or would like to view the affirmative action plan, please visit our website www.familyres.org
Candidates must hold at least an Associate Degree and have a minimum of 6 months of relevant work experience. A valid driver's license and the ability to maintain up-to-date NYS CASE training certifications are required.
Market context
Employment Specialist roles in vocational services are often tied to community-based programs in New York, where demand can be steady for candidates who can support job placement, coaching, and follow-up services. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a mix of human services experience, reliable transportation, and the flexibility to travel to multiple work sites. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your experience level, driver’s license status, and travel readiness before applying.
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