What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Community Options?
Community Options, Inc. is a Non-Profit company which develops residential and employment supports for people with mild to severe development and physical disabilities in 12 states; utilizing technology and training. We recognize that people with the most severe disabilities need environments, equipment, clinical and staff support that are tailored to their very specific needs.
This dynamic nationwide non-profit organization is seeking a Full Time Employment Specialist to work in our Pittsburgh, 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.
Pay rate : $ 18.50 an hour
We are offering a $250 Sign-On Bonus opportunity for New Hires! (Must complete 90 days of satisfactory employment to be eligible)
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?
If interested, please click Apply Now or Send Resumes to : Resumes-PI@comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V
Salary : $19 - $250
