Employment Specialist (Part-Time)

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 Northumberland, 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.
• Accurately complete all documentation.
• Reinforce essential skills, or teach new skills such as developing a resume, conducting a successful job interview, and completing a job application.
• 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

• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.

Skills

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

Benefits

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

Pay

• $18.10 per hour.

Schedule

• Part-time position.

Benefits

• University partnerships that include tuition reduction.

Why Community Options?

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee incentive and discount programs.
• 403b retirement plan.
• Incredible career growth opportunities.
• University partnerships offering tuition reduction.

Contact Information

Please visit our website to complete an online application: Careers.comop.org

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