United Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State, Inc. d/b/a Constructive Partnerships Unlimited (CP Unlimited) is one of New York City's largest multi-service and most wide spread Community Living Organizations with programs dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
CP Unlimited provides vocational services which provides a chance for people with disabilities to experience meaningful community based employment and volunteer opportunities through placement and onsite support services.
Currently we are searching for a marketing Specialist to identify jobs in the community for individuals with developmental disabilities who receive services from our program.
Position duties include:
- Locates and establishes paid and non-paid work opportunities in the community through the development of contacts with potential employers.
- Works with Employment Specialists, persons who receive services and employers to develop work experiences and employment matches.
- Conducts intake interviews with prospective persons who need services
- Coordinates placement activities with Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR), Service Coordinators, clinical staff, and family member
- Writes monthly notes describing job development activities for all persons receiving services who are not presently placed.
- Maintains participant records that are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Facilitates bi-monthly vocational support group (job club) for program participants.
Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelors Degree in a related field.
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities. Prefer experience securing employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Personal computer proficient with Microsoft Word.
- Must travel within all five boroughs to seek out volunteer and paid job sites.
CP Unlimited values and supports its employees by offering them a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, pension plan, referral bonus and tuition assistance programs. CP Unlimited also provides a very generous time off package, which includes vacation, personal, sick, professional and holiday days.
EEO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.08 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bronx, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person