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In the past 12 months, we have added businesses across New York State as members to our business leadership network. These businesses are interested in employing people with disabilities. We are being asked by some of the businesses to put together a coalition of students/graduates interested in beginning their career.

 To do this, they have offered us over 100 internships and entry-level positions to offer to our community!

 These businesses include: J.P. Morgan Chase, M&T Bank, BMO, Barclays, AYCO – a Goldman Sachs Co., G&K Services, Turner Construction, National Grid, Thomson Reuters, SEFCU, Realty USA, Price Chopper, Southern Tier Brewing Co., HMS Host, MassMutual, SRI Fire Sprinkler, SUNY, Eli Lilly, Lawson Automotive, Camelot Printing and Merck.

We would like as many students and graduates with disabilities to know about these opportunities. The best way we can serve our population is to collect interested individuals inside our portal Our Ability Connect (http://connect.ourability.com/login) AND have individual email us directly their interest (connect@ourability.com). In the portal make sure you fill out the summery and photo areas – it will improve your responses.

As you know, I am proud be a person with a disability building this project. I am equally proud of the New York schools who support employment for people with disabilities.

Cornell University ILR School Job Posting

ILR is pleased to announce that the following opportunity is available:  Administrative Assistant IV

Description

The ILR School is seeking an Administrative Assistant IV for the K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Employment and Disability Institute (YTI) in the Extension Division of the ILR School.

This position will provide administrative and program support to the Project Director(s), related PIs and project personnel for externally-funded research projects in the K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability (YTI), which is a research, extended education and technical assistance program of a national and regional scope that provides research, information and training on disability and the workplace.  

Areas of responsibility include: providing program coordination support to project personnel for disability related projects including organizing meetings, maintaining timelines, and maintaining and distributing project-related materials; information dissemination management including proof and copy editing written materials, managing publications, conducting literature reviews and assisting in grant proposal preparation; and general administrative and fiscal support.

The position demands the ability to manage multiple tasks and to prioritize work on projects working simultaneously, and the ability to work successfully under pressure with minimal supervision at a variety of tasks within a fast-paced, team-oriented, diverse office setting.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of four years of experience in an office setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven ability to successfully manage and prioritize multiple tasks while working simultaneously under pressure within a fast-paced, office environment.
Must possess the ability to work independently.
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to interact tactfully with diverse groups of individuals.
Ability to take initiative and be a pro-active team member.
Must have outstanding organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including proofreading and editing skills and experience taking meeting minutes.
Expertise in Microsoft products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook calendar.
Prior experience with event planning.
General database operating knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum six years of experience in an office setting (preferably research based).
Prior experience working with Adobe InDesign, HTML or other web development tools desirable.
Experience in proofing and editing technical and scientific papers in the social sciences.
Experience with project planning/management software.
Experience with grant submission process.
Experience with webinar event support and platforms.
Knowledge of Cornell University travel and reimbursement and payment request policy and systems.
Knowledge of various disability-related programs.
Demonstrated history and continued commitment to Cornell University’s ideals and “Staff Skills for Success”

No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship provided for this position.

Application Procedure

Interested parties need to submit a resume and cover letter describing qualifications on-line at http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs, referencing WDR-00010315.

When applying through our system, please remember to attach your application materials (Resume and Cover Letter) in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.  In the Experience section of your application, use the ‘Drop Files Here’ box to manually drag document(s) into your application. For a more detailed description and instructions on how to apply online please click here as an external candidate or click here if you are an internal candidate.

This is a full-time, non-academic staff, benefits eligible opportunity, that is located on the Ithaca campus.

Additional questions about this role may be directed to Susan O’Neil, sao35@cornell.edu.

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Voices Heard in Support of Mental Hygiene Workforce: Great Work by Grassroots Advocates Across New York!

Mhanys update on behalf of Glenn Liebman

Yesterday we witnessed a rare occurrence in Albany, the harnessing of the power of State Government on a bipartisan basis to support the unsung heroes who provide direct care to vulnerable New Yorkers on a daily basis.   Governor Cuomo and the Legislative Leaders from all sides of the aisle came together and spoke at the rally of Direct Care Service Providers from across New York State. More than just speaking, they made a strong commitment to funding for this workforce.

It was a memorable moment and one that has been long in coming. Our colleagues in the Development Disabilities field have done an incredible job of raising awareness of the needs of direct care staff through their BFair2DirectCare campaign.  All of their great work cumulated in yesterday’s rally.

Mental Health and Addiction Disorder advocates have been mounting our own campaign recently to ensure that our workforce is included in this funding. Many agencies in the MHA network and in other community agencies have developmental disability programs, mental health and substance abuse programs. All work hard, all work 24/7, all respond to crisis—it only makes sense that this workforce would be looked on through the prism of a large tent.  Our voices were heard – the announced deal included all, not just some, of the direct care workers across all disability groups in this incredibly important investment which will raise the quality of care provided, as well as rewarding staff for their service.  Thanks to the Governor and the Legislature for listening and responding.

Funding Breakdown

As we know, words are cheap. Actual commitments are not cheap. Yesterday’s workforce announcement is the largest funding commitment to the mental hygiene workforce in many years.  The way the funding breaks down in mental health is that on January 1, 2018, all the direct care staff will receive a  3.25% funding increase. On April 1, 2018, the direct care workforce will receive an additional  3.25% funding increase. In addition, on April 1, 2018,  much of the clinical staff will receive a  3.25% funding increase. In summary, over a two year period, the direct care staffs will receive a 6.5% funding increase while some clinical staff will receive a 3.25% funding increase.

Advocacy Efforts to Continue

We are very appreciative of this commitment but we also know that this is just the first step in a campaign to continue to raise awareness of the workforce. The effectiveness of our campaign will not end—this is just the beginning of our combined voices working for a full workforce commitment in the years to come.

Along with our members at MHANYS, I would like to commend the other members who have worked tirelessly recently in pursuit of a common workforce agenda—NYAPRS, ACL, NAMI, Coalition for Behavioral Health, Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors, NYASAP, Families Together, NYS Council of Community Behavioral Healthcare, NYS Coalition for Children’s Behavioral Health, NYSRA as well as our lobbyist Kevin Cleary.  Also, most importantly, the grassroots was a strong voice for support. Thousands of phone calls were generated in support of funding increases for the workforce. As we have always said, when our entire community speaks with one voice, we can accomplish great things.

Thanks are in order

We also recognize that this is a real commitment of dollars from the State and the Legislature. We are very appreciative of Governor Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, IDC Chair Jeff Klein, Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb.  We also really want to acknowledge the great work of our respective mental hygiene chairs, Senator Robert Ortt and Assemblymember Aileen Gunther. They have spoken out in support of the entire workforce and that is greatly appreciated. Also, what helps drive the ship in the leadership is the hard working staffs who have shown their own very passionate commitments to this funding.

Caveats, Caveats, Caveats,

Though it will be hard to back track from these commitment, please note that the State Budget has not passed yet so this does not become official till after Budget passage.

We also know that this is an important commitment, but we realize there has been an erosion in our workforce over the years. The lesson of working together and speaking with the same strong voice will help bolster our advocacy on workforce in the future. This is not the end of a workforce campaign, this is just the beginning. After we thank the leadership for their strong commitment, we will continue to raise our voices in the future in support of the workforce.

New York State Weekly Job Posting MARCH 23, 2017

The State of New York is working with Our Ability to build a talented and diverse pool of candidates for various current and upcoming state government positions. Interested candidates for any of these positions should submit their resume with the description of the job posting to info@ourability.com.

Candidates considered for any of these positions will be required to complete financial disclosure form.

Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of (DOCCS)
Industrial Training Supervisor 2/ Metal Productions                 Location: Eastern NY Correctional Facility (Ulster County)
 Minimum Qualifications: Five years of experience in a manufacturing process or trade of which at least one year must have been directly related to the specialty for which the candidate is applying; AND 2. three years of supervisory experience which may have been included in the required five years above in #1, or may have been gained in some other type of experience; AND 3. must be a high school graduate or have a high school equivalency diploma issued by a recognized state educational authority or a USAFI GED high school certificate.

Note: Up to two years of related vocational technical education may be substituted for up to two years of general experience at the rate of twelve credits equals six months.
$47,631
4/7/2017



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New York State Weekly Job Posting MARCH 9, 2017

The State of New York is working with Our Ability to build a talented and diverse pool of candidates for various current and upcoming state government positions. Interested candidates for any of these positions should submit their resume with the description of the job posting to info@ourability.com.

Candidates considered for any of these positions will be required to complete financial disclosure form.

Children and Family Services, Office of (OCFS)
Youth Counselor 3         Location: Brooklyn CMSO

55 Hanson Place

Brooklyn, NY 11217

Kings County
 Minimum Qualifications:

Non-Competitive Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional experience in psychology, sociology, social case work, probation group work, guidance counseling, rehabilitation counseling or a related field, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.                                                                                                    Additional Info: Your actual duties may vary depending on the setting to which you are assigned, including secure, limited secure or non-secure residential centers, community residential homes, community foster care, intake services units, evening reporting centers, aftercare teams in the community and day placement programs.The selected candidate will serve as the supervisor for Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island regions.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
$69,057
3/23/2017

 

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NYBLN Meeting in NYC March 31st

Real Solutions to Your Workforce Needs – Sponsored and hosted by JP Morgan Chase

You are an employer of choice; always focused on bringing the best talent into your organization. Did you know that you may have been overlooking a significant resource of qualified, motivated candidates? 

Please join us for breakfast, networking, and a unique opportunity to hear from human resources professionals about how to tap a talented workforce of people with disabilities that can solve your staffing needs.

·        9:00-9:30 breakfast & networking

·        9:30-10:15 panel intro and discussion

·        10:15-10:45 attendee Q&A and feedback

·        10:45-11:00 opportunity to network with panel members

 

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Featured Moderator:

John Robinson, Executive Director, Our Ability Alliance/ New York Business Leadership Network

In 2014, John Robinson was named one of ten national White House Champions of Change for Disability Employment and honored with the Excelsior College President’s Award for Advocacy in 2010. Since 2011, he’s served as managing partner, CEO and Founder of Our Ability, which provides inclusive workforce and employment consulting, mentoring, workshops, keynotes and seminars on disability and diversity. Our Ability’s clients have included Cargill, Inc., Microsoft, Bank of America, Aflac, SEFCU and Price Chopper. John additionally founded Our Ability Connect, the only online platform where employers can directly connect with qualified candidates with disabilities by searching a digital profile service, posting employment opportunities and sponsoring virtual job fairs. As Executive Director of the New York Business Leadership Network, he builds coalitions among New York State businesses interested in both hiring and building supplier diversity of businesses owned by individuals with disabilities.

Panelists:

Maria Chindamo, President/CEO ProTilly

With over 30 years of experience, Marie navigated her way through the corporate world while adding value to each organization she touched. As the former EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment for six years, Marie oversaw employee relations and organizational development across the Brooklyn Nets, NY Islanders, Barclays Center, and the renovation of Nassau Coliseum. She facilitated the relocation, rebranding, and rebirth of the Nets culture during their 2012 move from New Jersey to Brooklyn, designed a compensation structure and performance management program, implemented an extensive professional development program anchored to Jungian psychology using unique resources such as Insights Discovery, and teamed up with Disney Institute to co-author and execute a service excellence platform providing perpetual tools and training to over 2500 employees.

Mike Miller, Vice President of Human Resource Operations Price Chopper

Price Chopper Supermarkets, a subsidiary of The Golub Corporation is a regional grocery store chain that has 130+ stores in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Under Mike Miller’s leadership, Price Chopper has been an industry leader in hiring people with disabilities as part of their 20,000 member team who work in a variety of positions in their stores. 

Mitchell Grant,Operations Manager for the Starrett-Lehigh Building at RXR Realty

For the past four years, Grant has overseen operations for RXR Realty’s Starrett-Lehigh Building, one of New York City’s largest landmark properties with a history of attracting world-class creative companies and other elite tenants. Grant is also the driving force behind the West Chelsea Energy Alliance, a pilot program with a mission to inspire New York communities to improve their environmental sustainability, and through his work at Starrett-Lehigh, he continues to innovate new alternate energy programs to decrease the building’s carbon footprint.

You’re Invited to Attend “The Untapped Workforce”

You are an employer of choice; always focused on bringing the best talent into your organization. Did you know that you may have been overlooking a significant resource of qualified, motivated candidates?

Please join us for breakfast, networking, and a unique opportunity to hear from human resources professionals about how to tap a talented workforce of people with disabilities that can solve your staffing needs.

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New York State Weekly Job Posting MARCH 2, 2017

The State of New York is working with Our Ability to build a talented and diverse pool of candidates for various current and upcoming state government positions. Interested candidates for any of these positions should submit their resume with the description of the job posting to info@ourability.com.

Candidates considered for any of these positions will be required to complete financial disclosure form.

Agency
Position
Position Requirements
Projected Salary
Expiration Date


Alcoholic Beverage Control, NYS Division
Office Assistant 1 – Hourly                Location: Albany

 
 Minimum Qualifications:

There are no education or experience requirements.Applicants who are currently 55b/c eligible are encouraged to apply for this position.Duties:

• Answering telephone calls in the agency’s call center, this position requires a pleasant and courteous phone manner;   knowledge of computers is a must as most questions are answered by referring to various agency systems and online tools.

• Other office duties to be performed include scanning, coding, filing, data entry, setting of appointments, providing callers with copies of documents via e-mail etc.

• Candidates may be required to assist customers at the reception window by answering questions and issuing licenses and permits.
$13.82 per hour
3/16/2017



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Patrice & Associates Job Posting

Hospitality Recruiter

Work From Home with Uncapped Earning Potential

Couple your Customer Service/ People Skills and Sales/ Marketing ABILITY to match Hospitality Managers with great companies nation-wide. Our AVERAGE Recruiters earn $60,000; top-producers 2-3 times that!!

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New York State Professional Career Opportunities Exam

The Department of Civil Service recently announced the upcoming holding of the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) exam and would like to enlist your assistance to promote this exciting initiative. This year, we are pleased to announce that the PCO exam will be expanded to college juniors for the first time, including approximately 80,000 SUNY and CUNY juniors pursuing bachelor’s degrees.

In addition, this will be the first year that the PCO exam will be held at SUNY Albany, SUNY Old Westbury and Bronx Community College, among other locations throughout the State, to complement the Department’s larger strategic recruitment efforts to expand testing venues and reach a diverse pool of candidates.

The PCO exam offers individuals who have a bachelor’s degree or those who expect to receive a bachelor’s degree by September 1, 2018, with an opportunity to compete for a wide array of entry-level professional positions in various State agencies with New York State government. The PCO exam fills more than 100 professional job titles with New York State in fields such as environmental conservation, human resources and training, transportation, budgeting, health and human services, administrative analysis, natural and physical sciences, accounting and auditing.

You may be interested to know that this exam represents an opportunity for individuals with diverse backgrounds or experience in applying principals of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all, to be hired into positions for which this experience is desirable.

There are a few important dates we would like to highlight:

Application Deadline: February 22, 2017

Written Test Date: Saturday, April 8, 2017 OR

Sunday, April 9, 2017 OR

Saturday, April 15, 2017

For more information on the minimum qualifications, subject of the examination, application fee, positions, how to apply, and more, please see the examination announcement at https://www.cs.ny.gov/pco and the test guide at https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/statete....

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