Employment Specialist (Part-Time)

Community Options, Inc.; Wrightsville (PA); On-site; USD 22,503 - 32,049; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A national non-profit agency is seeking a Part-time Employment Specialist in Lancaster, PA. The role involves coaching individuals with developmental disabilities, helping them develop job skills and securing employment. Candidates must have a high school diploma, two years' experience supporting people with disabilities, and a valid driver's license. This position offers competitive pay and bonuses, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance for competitive employment placement.
• Coach individuals with disabilities to develop job skills.
• Reinforce essential skills like resume writing and interviewing.

Skills

Coaching individuals with disabilities

Job placement assistance

Resume development

Interview coaching

Accurate 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 in Lancaster, 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 $19.80/hour

FT new hires are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $500.00, and PT new hires are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $250.00 after completing 90 days of introductory/probationary period per Regional Director of Employment approval including performance standards

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

Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org

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

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