Employment Specialist

Community Options New York; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Discount programs

403b retirement

Career growth

Tuition reduction

Résumé du poste

Community Options, Inc. in Manhattan, NY is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist to coach individuals with developmental disabilities and prepare them for competitive employment, helping clients develop essential job skills and supporting placements.

Starting pay is $22.00 per hour and you will complete required documentation. We offer competitive insurance benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, a 403b retirement plan, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive nonprofit

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

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

We are Now Hiring a Full-time Employment Specialist in Manhattan, NYto 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 $22.00/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

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