Employment Specialist

Community Options, Inc.; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking an Employment Specialist for training individuals with disabilities in job skills necessary for successful employment. The role involves direct support and communication with both clients and employers, ensuring a comprehensive approach to employment assistance and community integration.

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

• Minimum two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals through the employment process, including developing resumes and interviewing.
• Teach independent job skills utilizing job task analysis.
• Build a support network between individuals and community members.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Judgment

Job description

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

We are seeking an Employment Specialist in Bergen, NJ. The Employment Specialist is responsible for training individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the critical skills needed to gain and maintain successful employment.

Starting pay is $18.00-$20.00 / hour

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
• 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

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

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