Employment Specialist

Community Options Enterprises; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits

Paid Holidays Including Birthday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reduction partnerships

Job summary

A national non-profit agency is seeking a part-time Employment Specialist in Moorestown Township, New Jersey. The role involves coaching individuals with disabilities, helping them develop essential job skills, and assisting in their job placements. The position offers a starting pay of $20.00 per hour along with competitive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, and generous PTO. Candidates should have a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years full-time experience in supporting people with disabilities.
• Must have a valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Employment contingent upon successful checks of background and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with disabilities to find competitive employment.
• Coach individuals to develop job skills.
• Work alongside individuals at job sites.
• Complete necessary documentation accurately.

Skills

Coaching individuals with disabilities

Developing independent job skills

Resume writing

Job interview preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are Now Hiring a Part-time Employment Specialist who will service Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties, New Jersey to 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 $20.00/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

Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org

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