Employment Specialist

Community Options, Inc.•Allentown, PA

13d•$20

About The Position

Community Options, Inc., a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states, is hiring an Employment Specialist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The role coaches people with developmental disabilities, develops their essential job skills, and assists with job placement in competitive employment. Starting pay is $19.75 per hour. The Employment Specialist provides support at job sites, helps individuals build independent work skills, and teaches or reinforces practical skills such as résumé development, interviewing, and completing job applications. The position also requires accurate documentation and cooperation with licensing and department staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug checks.

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 checks is required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

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