DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This position involves responsibility for performing a variety of tasks in the Office of Employment and Training related to addressing the employment needs of people with disabilities. The employee is responsible for providing case management services for clients with disabilities who are seeking training and employment opportunities through the One-Stop Career Center and the Ulster County Office of Employment and Training (OET). The incumbent serves as a resource person to clientele with disabilities by conducting initial interviews, verifying the eligibility of participants in various training and employment opportunities, and navigating the complex provisions of the various governmental and non-governmental programs to increase their employment potential and to foster and support self-sufficiency. The position is under the general supervision of a higher-level employee, with leeway allowed for exercising independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is not normally a function of this class, but may be exercised over clerical personnel. Does related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:   Good knowledge of Federal and State regulations dealing with disability employment issues; good  knowledge of the operation of an Employment and Training partnership program; working knowledge of Federal Social Security programs which provide services to people with disabilities; ability to collect, organize, and interpret data relating to Employment and Training programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, private and governmental agencies; ability to develop jobs and network with prospective employers; ability to express oneself clearly both orally and in writing; ability to understand oral and written directions; patience; initiative; empathy; resourcefulness; honesty; tact; courtesy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
A.            Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent experience in educational or training assessment, job development planning or teaching experience developing alternate education resources; OR
B.            Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree and three (3) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent experience in educational or training assessment, job development planning or teaching experience developing alternate education resources; OR
C.            An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in A and B above.
Note:  Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
Special Requirement:  In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for employment in school districts must obtain clearance for appointment from the State Education Department based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.
IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.  A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS.
Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check. This position will require a criminal background check and a candidate will be required to complete and sign a Criminal Background Investigation Release Form.  Upon a conditional employment offer, a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly. 
ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.