Employment Specialist (Part-Time)

Community Options, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); In loco; USD 22.000 - 32.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid holidays including a birthday

Generous PTO

Employee incentive & discount programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reduction partnerships

Descrizione del lavoro

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Part‑Time Employment Specialist to coach individuals with developmental disabilities toward competitive employment in Allentown, PA. You will help clients develop essential job skills and support job placement with on-site coaching and resume/interview guidance.

Starting pay is $19.75 per hour. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of related work experience, and a valid driver’s license. Background checks and drug testing are required.

Competenze

• High school or equivalent required.
• Two years’ full‑time experience in supporting people with disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Employment contingent on background checks and drug testing.

Mansioni

• Provide assistance to help people with disabilities obtain competitive employment.
• Coach clients to develop independent job skills.
• Work with clients at job sites on-site.
• Teach skills like resume creation and interview techniques.

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years' full‑time work experience in supporting people with disabilities

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non‑profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are now hiring a Part‑Time Employment Specialist in Allentown, PA 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 $19.75/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

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

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