Employment Specialist

Community Options; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities! As an Employment Specialist, you will play a crucial role in training and supporting individuals to gain and maintain successful employment. Your responsibilities will include assisting with job applications, teaching essential job skills, and fostering a supportive environment. This position offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. With incredible career growth opportunities, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while advancing your own career in a fulfilling and supportive atmosphere.

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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals through the employment process.
• Teach independent job skills using job task analysis.
• Build a support network between individuals and community members.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Crisis Management

Job Task Analysis

Assistive Technology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

ACRE Certification

Tools

Assistive Technology

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a Non-Profit company which develops residential and employment supports for people with mild to severe development and physical disabilities in 12 states; utilizing technology and training. We recognize that people with the most severe disabilities need environments, equipment, clinical and staff support that are tailored to their very specific needs.

This dynamic nationwide non-profit organization is seeking a Full Time Employment Specialist to work in our Pittsburgh, PA location. The Employment Specialist is responsible for training individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the critical skills needed to gain and maintain successful employment.

Pay rate: $ 18.50 an hour

Weareofferinga$250Sign-OnBonusopportunityforNewHires!(Mustcomplete90daysofsatisfactoryemploymenttobeeligible)

Responsibilities:

• Support individuals through the employment process, including developing a resume, applying to jobs, and interviewing with potential employers
• Teach individuals independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
• Work with individuals at their job to assist with analyzing tasks, breaking tasks down into manageable components, and completing their assignments
• Identify and help solve problems before they become a crisis for the individual, employer, or coworkers
• Build a support network between individuals and community members
• Communicate progress updates as needed to the employer, family, staff, and management
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Report program status updates on a regular basis
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred; ACRE certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Minimum two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Ability to work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills

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

If interested, please click Apply Now or Send Resumes to: [e-mail]

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