Employment Specialist (OPWDD/PREVOC)

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.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.

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.

Qualifications

• No Bachelor's Degree: Starting pay is $18.00 per hour.
• Bachelor's Degree: Starting pay is $20.00 per hour.

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.

Schedule

Not specified.

Pay

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour (No Bachelor's Degree) and $20.00 per hour (Bachelor's Degree).

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.

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 Syracuse, NY to coach persons with developmental disabilities and prepare them for employment.