Employment Specialist (Part-Time)

Community Options, Inc.•Lower Southampton Township, PA

12d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Community Options, Inc., a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states, is hiring a part-time Employment Specialist in Newtown, Pennsylvania. The role coaches people with developmental disabilities and prepares them for employment by developing essential job skills and assisting with job placement. Starting pay is $19.50 per hour. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug-testing checks. The employee must cooperate with license and department staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of full-time work experience supporting people with disabilities.
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Successful completion of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug-testing checks.

Responsibilities

Provide the assistance people with disabilities need to obtain competitive employment.
Coach people with disabilities to develop independent job skills.
Work side-by-side with people with disabilities at job sites.
Reinforce essential skills or teach new skills, including resume development, successful job interviewing, and completing job applications.
Accurately complete all documentation.
Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations.
Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.