Employment Specialist (Full-Time)

Community Options, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Discounts

403b Plan

Tuition Reduction

Career Growth

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Manhattan, NY is hiring a full-time Employment Specialist to coach individuals with developmental disabilities and prepare them for competitive employment. The role involves developing essential job skills and supporting job placement.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. Responsibilities include assisting people with disabilities to secure employment, coaching for independent skills, working at job sites, and documenting progress. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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, NY 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.

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