Employment Specialist (Part Time)

Community Options Enterprises•Moorestown, NJ

12d•$20

About The Position

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. The part-time Employment Specialist covers Gloucester and Camden Counties, New Jersey, coaching people with developmental disabilities and preparing them for employment. The role develops essential job skills and assists with job placement. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour. The employee must cooperate with licensing and department staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug checks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
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 checks.

Responsibilities

Provide the assistance necessary to place people with disabilities in 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 developing a resume, conducting a successful job interview, and completing a job application.
Accurately complete all documentation.
Cooperate with licensing and department staff in inspections, inquiries, or investigations.
Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.