Employment Specialist (Part-Time)

Community Options, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,162 - 31,564; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance benefits

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Employee incentive & discount programs

403(b) retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reduction partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Part-time Employment Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA to coach individuals with developmental disabilities and prepare them for competitive employment. The role involves developing essential job skills, assisting in job placement, and working directly with individuals at job sites. Candidates should have a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive insurance, paid holidays, and generous paid time off. Starting pay is $19.50 per hour, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 and conducting interviews.
• Accurately complete all documentation.

Skills

Coaching persons with disabilities

Job placement assistance

Developing job skills

Resume writing

Interview preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part-time Employment Specialist - Pittsburgh, PA

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

We are hiring a Part-time Employment Specialist in Pittsburgh, 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 $19.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 a 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 paid time off.
• 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.