Overview
Job Path is a nonprofit organization that enables people with developmental disabilities to lead full and satisfying lives. Since 1978, Job Path has supported people in their efforts to make choices about their lives and achieve increased independence. We help people find jobs and establish careers, live in their own homes, and participate in community life. Working in neighborhoods across New York City, Job Path operates in collaboration with people and their families, employers, community members, and government partners.
Job Path is seeking a Youth Eligibility Specialist to assist students with disabilities who are about to transition out of high school. The ideal candidate will be organized, personable, and have excellent follow through.
REPORTS TO: Program Manager – Transition Services
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with Job Path’s Program Manager of Transition Services and Transition Coordinators in NYC public schools to identify graduating students with an interest in Job Path’s employment services.
- Assist individuals in obtaining ACCES-VR eligibility (NY State Vocational Rehab agency); this will include but is not limited to assisting with submitting applications, communication with staff at ACCES-VR, setting up appointments, meeting with participants and their families, and collecting documents from families and Transition Coordinators.
- Work with Job Path’s Intake Coordinator, School Transition Coordinators and the Program Manager of Transition Services to assist people in all aspects of obtaining OPWDD eligibility, including but not limited to:
- schedule and accompany students to appointments required for service eligibility when necessary
- collect documents and maintain spreadsheets detailing out where participants are at in eligibility process; provide ongoing and frequent update
- in tandem with Job Path’s Intake Coordinator, maintain ongoing communication with Care Management agencies
In addition:
- Providing 1:1 support and co-facilitate groups as we engage in a Discovery process with students, a process in which we get to know individuals needs, interests and strengths to determine their vocational goals
- Submission of case notes, ACCES reports, and adding information to Vocational Profile
- Assist in leading workshops for students and parents on issues related to school to adult transition services
- Make site visits to schools that partner with Job Path
- Continue to develop and grow ongoing the partnership with District 75
Location: At the present time, this is a hybrid remote position, requiring some presence in Job Path’s midtown Manhattan office. This position requires travel around the city to provide occasional support and to do community development work. Once the public health emergency is over, the job will be office-based with some flexibility.
HOURS: 17.5 hours/week
Qualifications: High school diploma is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience with administrative work and record keeping, basic knowledge of Google platform. A background in working with people with disabilities and advocacy preferred.
Salary: $24/hr approved for 17.5-20 hours per week.
For internal applicants only, adjusted salary to reflect half time at current position and half time at Project Planner position ( +$23,000). If combined with Direct Support Professional position, annual salary will be established at $38,600. This position is non-exempt.
Benefits:
Part time (17.5-20 hours per week only): Work/Life Assistance Program (EAP), ability to contribute to pre-tax commuter and medical FSA plans, 403b retirement plan with employer match after two years of employment.
Health, dental, and enhanced short term disability insurance available to employees who average 28 hours of work per week after a six month measurement period.
Full Time (to be combined with another role):
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Policy
- Work/Life Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pre-tax commuter and medical plans
- 403b retirement plan with 5% employer match after two years of employment
- Generous vacation policy
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter that details what personal and professional experiences you have had that will make you an ideal fit for this job via our jobs board. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered:
Or, send via fax to 212-921-5342 or mail to:
Job Path
Attn: Hiring Manager
256 West 38th Street 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
*Please note: Only applicants we feel meet requirements of the position will be contacted for an interview
**Job Path is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on races, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, employment, or citizenship status.**
Vaccination: Job Path has implemented a policy requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated and submit proof as to their vaccination status in order to work on-site. Therefore, all new hires, prior to their start date, will be required to: (1) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., receive both doses of a two-dose vaccine or a single dose of a one-dose vaccine) and provide a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination card, or (2) or receive an accommodation exempting them from the vaccination requirement. Job Path will keep any information about an employee or applicant’s vaccination status confidential in accordance with, and to the extent required by, applicable law.
Whistleblower policy: https://www.jobpathnyc.org/code-of-conduct/#whistleblower
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