Employment Consultant Reports to: MH Employment Program Manager Location: 1603 Court Street, Syracuse, NY 13208 Full Time: Monday – Friday, 8:30a-4:30p $18.22/hour The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger! About Us With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings. About the Role We are looking for a proactive employee to place, train, stabilize, and rehabilitate people with disabilities in competitive supportive employment. Responsibilities include: + Evaluate participant’s employment interests, skills, and potential + Maintain current knowledge regarding benefits and entitlements in order to counsel participants regarding the impact of employment on their other resources + Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, human resource groups, and employment networks + Identify the employer’s and the employee’s needs job sites + Relate activities to goals identified in participant’s Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) or Habilitation Plan Education & Experience Associate’s degree in any field plus 2 years’ experience working with people with disabilities to secure competitive employment OR high school diploma/GED plus 4 years’ experience working with people with disabilities to secure competitive employment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Basic word processing and email skills, required. Conditions of Employment Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Did you know that AccessCNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance? Additionally we provide a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays. FT