LXDN0295050-0000
2024-01-08T00:00:00
2024-02-01T00:00:00
SUMMARYLexington Vocational Services, founded in 1988, is the largest job placement and support services agency in New York State that serves an exclusively Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing population. We seek to maximize the quality of life for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing adults by working together to develop goals for employment, independence, and productivity. Lexington collaborates with employers to help ensure our clients' continued success in their job placement DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop job opportunities consistent with the Lexington consumers’ strengths, skills, desires, goals, and capabilities.Conduct an ongoing search for new potential employers and job matches by marketing programAttend business functions (i.e., trade shows and job fairs) to market programs and obtain employment contacts and opportunitiesDevelop and maintain networking activitiesWork in concert with job coach and employer during the first ninety days of employment to ensure the appropriate placementMaintain database (consumer & employer records) for all aspects of reporting and data collectionCoordinate staff job development and placement effortsReview resumes and job applications, coordinate intakesWrite progress notes for each consumerHeavy telephone and email workDemonstrate the ability to communicate professionally with employers, consumers, and colleaguesMaintain up to date/ongoing knowledge of consumers’ statusSupport coordination of job coaches/employment specialists who are in the fieldParticipate in quarterly and monthly milestone state reportingOngoing contact with NYS VR counselors for vocational rehab planning, authorizations for placement, SE, CSPAssume other duties as assigned by the Executive Director REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIESFluency in American Sign Language (ASL)Knowledge of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing populations. (Preferred)Experience in networking, marketing, and employmentExcellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriateProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBA (preferred) with 2 years experience in human services/rehabilitation setting or;AAS degree with 4 years experience in human services/rehabilitation setting SECURITY CLEARANCERequired clearance includes medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, and SCR and SEL clearance PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.Available: ImmediatelyDeadline: Until filledFor Information: Tracy PelletierContact: Tpelletier@lexnyc.org
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Lexington School for the Deaf
New York City
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