Employment Specialist (Part-Time)

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.
• Experience with billing and authorization processes, particularly in employment or vocational services.
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.

Requirements

• Open availability
• Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• UNT credentials are a plus

Skills

• Ability to work with all types of criminal backgrounds, including sex offenders

Benefits

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan

Pay

Pay range: $20-$24 per hour (depending on experience)

Schedule

Part-time

Schedule

Tempe, AZ

Benefits

• 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 part-time Employment Specialist in Tempe, AZ to coach persons with developmental disabilities and prepare them for employment.

Employer Information

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V