Employment Specialist (Part Time)

Community Options Enterprises; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee incentives

403b retirement plan

Career growth

Tuition partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Part-time Employment Specialist to support Cumberland and Salem counties in New Jersey. The role involves coaching individuals with developmental disabilities to gain and maintain employment, building essential job skills, and assisting with job placement.

The position starts at $20.00 per hour and offers benefits and opportunities within a national non-profit that serves individuals with disabilities across 12 states.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Employment is contingent upon successful checks including criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance for people with disabilities to be placed in competitive employment.
• Coach individuals to develop independent job skills and prepare them for employment.
• Work side-by-side with individuals at job sites to reinforce essential skills.
• Help with resume development, interview preparation, and job applications.
• Accurately complete all required 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 12 states.

We are Now Hiring a Part-time Employment Specialist to cover Cumberland and Salem counties, New Jersey 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

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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