Employment Specialist

Community Options, Inc.; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

University tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Employment Specialist in Union County, NJ. This role involves coaching individuals with developmental disabilities for employment opportunities, developing job skills, and assisting in job placement.

The starting pay is $20.00 per hour, complemented by comprehensive benefits including competitive insurance, paid holidays, and generous PTO. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience supporting individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist people with disabilities to be placed in competitive employment.
• Coach individuals to develop essential job skills.
• Work directly with employees at job sites.

Skills

Coaching for independent job skills

Documentation accuracy

Job interview preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are now hiring a Full-Time Employment Specialist in Union County, NJ 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 a satisfactory driving record.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.

Benefits

• 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