--- title: Employment Specialist/ Senior Employment Specialist description: Beyond Support Network is hiring for the Employment Specialist/ Senior Employment Specialist role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/employment-specialist-at-beyond-support-network-01a1a2cf-752d-7058-811b-5a7dc93f26a3 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Beyond Support Network as Employment Specialist/ Senior Employment Specialist in Buffalo, NY. Pays $19 per hour. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/of9vij.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Beyond Support Network | | **Location** | Buffalo, NY (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $19/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 03, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Beyond Support Network. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Beyond Support Network. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $42,000 – $56,000 a year (median $49,000). ## Description Full Time: 37.5 hours per week, Flexible Schedule, Hybrid Position  Employment Specialist: Starting Rate of Pay: $19.00/hour Senior Employment Specialist: Starting Rate of Pay: $20.00/hour SUMMARY OF DUTIES The Employment Specialist provides individualized job development, work skills training and supervision to individuals receiving services in a community-based work setting. **EDUCATION & TRAINING** *Employment* *Specialist* *Minimum*: High School Diploma or equivalency PLUS two years full-time direct service experience with developmentally disabled adults. *Preferred:* Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education or other closely related developmental disabilities field, PLUS one year full-time direct service experience with developmentally disabled adults. Valid New York State driver’s license in good standing, New York automobile insurance, and a reliable motor vehicle required. *Senior Employment* *Specialist* *Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education or other closely related developmental disabilities field. Experience with developmentally disabled adults preferred.* Preferred: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling or other closely related developmental disabilities or human services field PLUS 1 year full-time direct service experience with developmentally disabled adults. Valid New York State driver’s license in good standing, New York automobile insurance, and a reliable motor vehicle required. **BENEFITS** - 12 Paid holidays - Generous Paid time off (PTO) - Agency funded Health Insurance - Dental and Vision Insurance - Agency funded life insurance and long-term disability - Supplemental insurance: short-term disability, life insurance, cancer care insurance, pet insurance - Auto & homeowner insurance discounts - Employee referral program - 401k w/Agency match & more **Beyond Support Network** It’s **Beyond** just a job… It’s… - Supporting others - A life/work balance - Developing YOU - Feeling Appreciated - Variety of Opportunities ###### (Vocational Trainer, Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, Job Coach, Human Services, Production, Work Skills Training, Trainer, Employment Trainer) ## Skills - Special Needs Education - Auto Insurance - Developmental Disabilities Support - Counseling ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Employee Programs - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Flexible Work Schedules - Pet Insurance ## Related - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Youth & Career Counseling jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/youth-and-career-counseling?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Employment Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/youth-and-career-counseling/employment-specialist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150107 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47206 jobs - [Buffalo, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/buffalo?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3153 jobs ## Related pages - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150107 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47206 jobs - [Buffalo, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/buffalo?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3153 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)