Employment Specialist (Full-Time)

Community Options New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid holidays including a birthday holiday

Generous PTO

Employee incentive & discount programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reduction partnerships

Job summary

Community Options New York is hiring a Full-time Employment Specialist in Manhattan, NY. This role involves coaching individuals with developmental disabilities to prepare them for employment and assisting in job placement.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and two years of experience supporting people with disabilities. The position offers competitive pay starting at $20.00 per hour and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance for people with disabilities to gain employment.
• Coach individuals to develop independent job skills.
• Reinforce and teach essential job skills.

Skills

Coaching individuals with disabilities

Job skill development

Resume assistance

Interview preparation

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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.
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction.

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