Employment Specialist

Community Options Job Board; Wrightsville (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits (Medical, Dental,

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee incentive programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. seeks a Full Time Employment Specialist in Wrightsville, PA to train individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in essential employment skills.

The role focuses on resume creation, job applications, and interview coaching to help clients gain and maintain employment. The Employment Specialist will also teach job skills, support task analysis, and help build a community network while ensuring documentation and reporting are completed accurately and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals through the employment process, including resume development, job applications, and interviews.
• Teach independent job skills and supports, including assistive technology.
• Analyze tasks with individuals and break them into manageable steps.
• Identify and solve problems before they escalate.
• Build a support network between individuals and community members.
• Communicate progress updates to employers, families, staff, and management.
• Maintain accurate program documentation and billable records.
• Report program status updates regularly.
• Cooperate with the licensee and department staff during inspections.
• Additional tasks may be assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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

This dynamic nationwide non-profit organization is seeking a Full Time Employment Specialist to work in our Wrightsville, 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.

Starting pay is $18.50/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
• High School Diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Complete all state and agency required trainings 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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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