Employment Specialist (Part-Time)

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 a part-time Employment Specialist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The role coaches people with developmental disabilities and prepares them for employment by helping them build essential job skills and supporting job placement. The starting pay is $19.75 per hour. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug-testing 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-testing checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide necessary assistance to help people with disabilities obtain competitive employment.
• Coach people with disabilities in developing 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.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee incentive and discount programs.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Career growth opportunities.
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED