Employment Specialist

About the role

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are now hiring a full-time Employment Specialist in Allentown, PA to coach persons with developmental disabilities and prepare them for employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide the necessary assistance for people with disabilities to be placed in competitive employment.
• Coach the person with disabilities to develop independent job skills.
• Work side-by-side with persons with disabilities at job sites.
• Reinforce essential skills, or teach new skills such as developing a resume, conducting a successful job interview, and completing a job application.
• Accurately complete all documentation.
• Cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.

Benefits

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Pay

Starting pay is $19.75 per hour