Impactful Disability Employment Coach — Part-Time, $20/hr

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Birthday holiday

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. We are now hiring a Part-Time Employment Specialist to coach individuals with developmental disabilities in Forked River, New Jersey and prepare them for employment.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. The role focuses on developing job-ready skills, assisting with resumes, applications, interview preparation, and job placement while ensuring accurate documentation and billable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals through the employment process, including developing a resume, applying to jobs, and interviewing with potential employers.
• Teach individuals independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance.
• Work with individuals at their job to assist with analyzing tasks, breaking tasks down into manageable components, and completing their assignments.
• Identify and help solve problems before they become a crisis for the individual, employer, or coworkers.
• Build a support network between individuals and community members.
• Communicate progress updates as needed to the employer, family, staff, and management.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.
• Report program status updates on a regular basis.
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Crisis management

Spanish bilingual

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. We are now hiring a Part-Time Employment Specialist to coach individuals with developmental disabilities in Forked River, New Jersey and prepare them for employment.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. The role focuses on developing job-ready skills, assisting with resumes, applications, interview preparation, and job placement while ensuring accurate documentation and billable