Employment Counselor
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Job overview
Starbridge is hiring an Employment Counselor. Starbridge seeks an Employment Counselor in Rochester, NY to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in finding and maintaining meaningful employment, building relationships with employers, families, and community partners while advocating for client success and independence.
Key focus areas include Support individuals in finding and maintaining employment, Build relationships with local employers and identify job opportunities, and Provide job coaching, supportive counseling, and ongoing employment support.
Preferred (not required): Communication, Organization, and Relationship-Building.
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Employment Counselor
Rochester, NY
Full Time
Student (High School)
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Employment Counselor
Rochester, NY
$19-$21 per hour
Why Starbridge
At Starbridge, we partner with people with disabilities, their families, and the people who support them to build communities where everyone belongs. We are For the Hope and the How: the hope that life can change for the better, and the know-how to make it happen.
Starbridge is seeking an Employment Counselor to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in obtaining and maintaining successful employment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact while building relationships with individuals, employers, and community partners. Help people find meaningful employment and achieve greater independence.
What You'll Do
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Support individuals in finding and maintaining employment.
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Build relationships with local employers and identify job opportunities.
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Provide job coaching, supportive counseling, and ongoing employment support.
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Collaborate with families, ACCES-VR counselors, employers, and community partners.
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Maintain case notes, service plans, reports, and required documentation.
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Advocate for individuals and help remove barriers to employment success.
What We're Looking For
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High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
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At least one year of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
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Valid NYS Driver's License and reliable transportation.
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Ability to travel throughout Monroe County and surrounding areas.
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Bilingual (Spanish/English) or ASL skills are a plus.
Why You'll Love Working Here
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Generous paid time off that grows with your years of service.
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Employer-paid life insurance worth two times your salary.
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Health, dental, and vision coverage, with Starbridge helping cover the cost.
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A retirement plan you can start right away, with a 4% Starbridge match after one year.
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Opportunities to lead meaningful initiatives that strengthen families and communities across New York State.
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A collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Our Commitment
Removing barriers is at the heart of our mission, and that includes how we hire. Starbridge is proud to serve a variety of cultures and backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We welcome applicants of every background and experience and base our hiring decisions on each person’s ability to do the job.
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