Employment Specialist (Part-Time)

Community Options, Inc.•Pottsville, PA

11d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Community Options, Inc., a national nonprofit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states, is hiring a part-time Employment Specialist in Pottsville, 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. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug checks. The employee must cooperate with licensing 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 checks is required for employment.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to people with disabilities to help them 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, 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.