| Name | Title | Phone | |
| Daniel Roberts | Senior Counselor | 457-4793 | Drobert2@mail.nysed.gov |
| Elizabeth Beeler | Voc. Rehab. Counselor | 485-5502 | Ebeeler@mail.nysed.gov |
| Michael Coryea | Voc. Rehab. Counselor | 485-5507 | Mcoryea@mail.nysed.gov |
| Peggy Coryea | Dist. Off. Marketing Rep. (IES 1) | 485-7748 | Pcoryea@mail.nysed.gov |
| Jean Holland | Voc. Rehab. Counselor | 485-5511 | Jhollan3@mail.nysed.gov |
| VACANT | Counselor Assistant | xxx-xxxx | |
| Robert Kranick | Keyboard Specialist | 457-8318 | rkranick@mail.nysed.gov |
| James O’Connor | Voc. Rehab. Counselor | 485-5504 | Joconno2@mail.nysed.gov |
| Benjamin Kahn | Voc. Rehab. Counselor | 485-5544 | Bkahn@mail.nysed.gov |
| Melissa Strauss | Voc. Rehab. Counselor | 485-5527 | Mstrauss@mail.nysed.gov |
| Joseph Tedesco | Voc. Rehab Counselor | 457-6913 | Jtedesco@mail.nysed.gov |
The Employment Services Team will be working with VESID consumers who have completed training programs or who are seeking direct placement services in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady counties. In Columbia, Greene, Schoharie, Warren and Washington counties, the Employment Services Team will provide One-Stop center coverage and employment supports to VESID consumers and counselors. The goal is to maximize employment opportunities and employment stability for VESID consumers in all of our service areas.
The Employment Services Team will also be working directly with consumers involved in Supported Employment programs in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady counties. Adult Career Team counselors will continue to cover supported employment cases in Columbia, Greene, Schoharie, Warren and Washington counties.
Employment Services Team responsibilities are listed below:
Placement:
- Albany County - Employment Services / Placement: Beth Beeler
- Rensselaer and Schenectady counties - Employment Services / Placement: James O'Connor
- Saratoga County - Employment Services / Placement: Melissa Strauss
Supported Employment:
- Albany County - Supported Employment Services: Jean Holland
- Rensselaer County - Supported Employment Services: Joseph Tedesco
- Saratoga and Schenectady counties - Supported Employment Services: Michael Coryea
Direct / Employment Support Service Assignments:
- Columbia and Greene counties: Joseph Tedesco
- Schoharie County: James O'Connor
- Warren and Washington counties: Melissa Strauss