Employment Specialist (Part-Time)

Community Options, Inc.; Paxinos (PA); On-site; USD 20,571 - 29,298; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays including a Birthday Holiday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403(b) Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reduction through university partnerships

Job summary

A national non-profit agency is seeking a Part-time Employment Specialist in Northumberland, PA. The role involves coaching persons with developmental disabilities to develop job skills and assisting in employment placements. Applicants should have a high school diploma and two years of experience in supporting individuals with disabilities. The position offers starting pay of $18.10 per hour and a range of competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time work experience supporting people with disabilities.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Successful completion of criminal background checks and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placing people with disabilities in competitive employment.
• Coach individuals to develop independent job skills.
• Work alongside individuals at job sites.
• Reinforce skills like resume development and interview techniques.

Skills

Coaching persons with disabilities

Job placement assistance

Resume development

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 Part‑time Employment Specialist in Northumberland, 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 $18.10 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.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Incredible career growth opportunities.
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction.

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