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# Job Developer

- **Company:** The Arc Greater Hudson Valley, NY
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $47,923.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f79d550df2dc5f84

## About the Role

HS Diploma/GED required. Associate's Degree preferred. Bachelor's Degree a plus. Varied/successful work history, knowledge of employer expectations, knowledge of local resources/job market and two years vocational experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel. Other requirements include: Excellent writing, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills and the ability to train individuals with disabilities. Must also be able to demonstrate through action and relationships within the organization a commitment to teamwork and the agency mission., Alternate sit/stand or walk at will. Climbing ramps/stairs. Lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling and stooping. Ability to work in all climates; indoor and outdoor., * Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

 * High School Diploma/GED: 1 year (Required)

## Description

As an Employment Specialist you will assist individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities succeed in obtaining employment and provide assistance/supervision to the people we support at various work sites. A wide variety of tasks with different experiences each day., * Serve as liaison to OPWDD for Employment Training Program (ETP).

 * Maintain a caseload of a minimum of five (5) OPWDD referrals on a weekly basis, requiring five (5) hours of service, per participant, per week.
 * Responsible for scheduling intakes, meetings and interviews with OPWDD referral, their family, friends and advocates.
 * Responsible for obtaining all necessary paperwork, case records.
 * Responsible for assessing and observing individuals at job sites.
 * Provide targeted job development at businesses who have positions that meet the individual's skill, ability, preference, experience, schedule transportation, environmental, cultural and support needs.
 * Attend Semi Annual, Annual Life Plan, ETP Quarterly meetings.
 * Update SEMP service plans and IPOP/Safeguards as needed.
 * Complete and submit ETP Discovery Status Updates, Job development Reports, Monthly Progress Updates to ETP Supervisor by the 10th of each month.
 * OPWDD billing must be completed in eVero same day of service.
 * Present a professional image to the business community at all times.
 * May be required to transport individuals to/from assessment site(s), include provide travel training.
 * Provide job coaching supports on an as needed basis, which may include ETP, Supported Employment Intensive, Supported Employment Extended, Community Pre-Voc, Think Ahead, or other job coaching services based on program needs.
 * Complete Pre-Vocational Services Annual Assessments, SEMP monthly summaries, and all other reports due to internal and external sources within allotted time frames.
 * Maintain agency specified trainings as required. Attend The Center for Human Services Education (CHSE) Innovations in Employment Supports Training as required through OPWDD on an annual basis.
 * Perform other work-related duties as requested by supervisor.