Employment Specialist (Part Time)

Community Options, Inc.; Williamstown (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays

Birthday Holiday

Generous PTO

Employee Discounts

403b Retirement

Career Growth

Tuition Reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Part-time Employment Specialist to cover Cumberland and Salem counties in New Jersey. The role focuses on coaching individuals with developmental disabilities and preparing them for competitive employment, including job readiness skills.

The position offers starting pay of $20.00 per hour, requires a Bachelor's degree, and involves driving to community sites. It emphasizes supporting clients through job placement, resume building, and interview preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 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.

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

Education

Bachelor's degree

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

• Bachelors degree required
• 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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