Employment Specialist

Community Options, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance benefits

Paid holidays & birthday holiday

Generous PTO

Employee incentive & discount programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

University partnerships with tuition

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Allentown, PA is seeking an Employment Specialist to coach individuals with developmental disabilities and prepare them for employment. Responsibilities include developing job skills, assisting with job placement, and supporting participants at the workplace.

The role starts at $19.75 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for growth. Candidates must meet basic education and background check requirements and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Employment is contingent upon successful background checks and clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide the necessary assistance for people with disabilities to be placed in competitive employment.
• Coach the person with disabilities to develop independent job skills.
• Work side-by-side with persons with disabilities at job sites.
• Reinforce essential skills, or teach new skills such as developing a resume, conducting a successful job interview, and completing a job application.
• Accurately complete all documentation.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are now hiring an Employment Specialist in Allentown, PAto coach persons with developmental disabilities and prepare them for employment. The Employment Specialist will develop essential job skills for persons with disabilities and assist in job placement.

Starting pay is $19.75/per hour

Responsibilities

• Provide the necessary assistance for people with disabilities to be placed in competitive employment.
• Coach the person with disabilities to develop independent job skills.
• Work side-by-side with persons with disabilities at job sites.
• Reinforce essential skills, or teach new skills such as developing a resume, conducting a successful job interview, and completing a job application.
• Accurately complete all documentation.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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