Employment Specialist

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.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities.
• A valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and job applications.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Paid holidays including a birthday holiday.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee incentive and discount programs.
• 403(b) retirement plan.

Pay

• $20.00 per hour.

SchedulePart-time position.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Paid holidays including a birthday holiday.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee incentive and discount programs.
• 403(b) retirement plan.

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V #IND-UN