What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Community options?
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
This dynamic nationwide non-profit organization is seeking a Full Time Employment Specialist to work in our Allentown, PA location. The Employment Specialist is responsible for training individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the critical skills needed to gain and maintain successful employment.
Starting pay is $18.50 / hour
All PT new hires are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $250.00 after completing 90 days of introductory / probationary period per Regional Director of Employment approval including performance standards
Responsibilities
- Support individuals through the employment process, including developing a resume, applying to jobs, and interviewing with potential employers
- Teach individuals independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
- Work with individuals at their job to assist with analyzing tasks, breaking tasks down into manageable components, and completing their assignments
- Identify and help solve problems before they become a crisis for the individual, employer, or coworkers
- Build a support network between individuals and community members
- Communicate progress updates as needed to the employer, family, staff, and management
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
- Report program status updates on a regular basis
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
Why Community Options?
Send resumes to : Resumes-LHALLENTOWN@comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V
Salary : $19
