Duties Description The essential function of the Inclusive Internship Coordinator for the Partnerships for Inclusive Internships (PII) is to create opportunities for people with disabilities to gain meaningful experience and career opportunities in the New York State (NYS) government. The Inclusive Internship Coordinator will be an integral member on the Employment First (E1st) team of the Office of the Chief Disability Officer and will work with NYS agencies to create internship opportunities, develop a pipeline of qualified internship candidates and coordinate placement activities with employment services providers, ACCES-VR and the Commission for the Blind. Primary responsibilities include:

Create Internship Opportunities:

• Market the PII program to different offices and programs within state agencies to develop internship opportunities for people receiving VR services.
• Support NYS and related agencies in the design and detailing of meaningful internship opportunities that lead to long-term competitive integrated employment.
• Advocate for permanent, competitive integrated employment opportunities for qualified individuals prior to and after each internships end point.
• Follow-up on internship development leads and identify and pursue partnerships within NYS and related agencies.
• Maintain the project infrastructure to effectively and efficiently facilitate program processes.
• Conduct regular check-ins with internship supervisors to assist, support, and to address any potential barriers that they may observe that are keeping the intern from succeeding.
• Track all internship placements and outcomes to provide periodic statistical reports to NYSDOL and the Office of the Chief Disability Officer.

Outreach to Interns:

• Attend job/career fairs and provide other informational presentations on PII, and the benefits of hiring a PII Intern.
• Initiate contact with SUNY, CUNY and independent college and universities, trade schools, and BOCES programs to provide information on PII.
• Develop relationships and/or partnerships with providers and other disability-related organizations to seek out other potential interns.

Coordination with state vocational rehabilitation and employment services providers:

• Maintain regular, timely communications with agencies, state vocational rehabilitation representatives, interns, and employment service providers, including Career Centers and Employment Networks.
• Work in concert with state vocational rehabilitation agencies and employment services providers to coordinate intern matching, resume submission, and interview processes.
• Provide guidance, support, and education to job coaches, internship supervisors, and other staff as needed who oversee internship activities to ensure adequate supervision of interns.

Other:

• Contribute to the overall functioning of the E1st team and Office of the Chief Disability Officer
• Explore and implement prospects for intern learning opportunities
• Support the planning and implementation of Office of the Chief Disability Officer events.

Minimum Qualifications Eight years of specialized experience working with people with disabilities. Experience including job-placement is preferred. One year of experience must have been at a supervisory level.

A Bachelor’s degree* may substitute for four years of specialized experience. A master’s degree* may substitute for five years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lived disability experience.
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills, as well as the ability to conduct effective training and presentations to staff and other key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders (including line staff, managers, department heads) and external resources (including other partners, funding sources and referral sources).
• Prior program management experience and/or human resources experience.
• Must exhibit excellent organizational and coordination skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while exercising independent judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and social media platform skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.
• Persistent, results oriented stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications

• Your degree must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You will be required to provide this information to the hiring agency at the time of interview.

As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Additional Comments This position may require a fingerprint background check prior to appointment.

Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.

This position is not eligible for overtime.

NYS Department of Labor does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.

Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.

The New York State Executive Chamber is seeking an Inclusive Internship Coordinator within the Office of the Chief Disability Officer. This position will be physically located in the NYS Department of Labor, State Office Campus Building 12 in Albany, and will also need to report to the NYS Executive Chamber at the NYS Capitol Building in Albany.

The duration of this project is expected to be 5 years, but may be extended if needed.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days.
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave

Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers - the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us

DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.