Part-Time Disability Employment Coach in Pittsburgh

Community Options, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee incentive programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reduction programs

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring a part-time Employment Specialist to coach individuals with disabilities toward competitive employment.

You will help develop essential job skills and assist with job placement, resume building, interviews, and applications. The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of full-time experience supporting people with disabilities; valid driver's license and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years' full-time experience supporting people with disabilities.

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

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years' full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring a part-time Employment Specialist to coach individuals with disabilities toward competitive employment.

You will help develop essential job skills and assist with job placement, resume building, interviews, and applications. The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of full-time experience supporting people with disabilities; valid driver's license and background checks are required.