Community Options Verified
Non-profit, Social Services, Healthcare Support
Employment Specialist (Part-Time)
Wrightsville, PAOnsitePart Time$19–$19 /hrPosted 1 month ago
Required skills
- Valid driver's license
- Satisfactory driving record
- Criminal background check
- Central registry check
- Child abuse registry check
- Drug testing
Role summary
Community Options, Inc., a national non-profit serving individuals with disabilities, is seeking a Part-time Employment Specialist in Lancaster, PA. This role involves coaching individuals with developmental disabilities to develop job skills and assisting them in securing employment. Responsibilities include on-site coaching, resume building, interview preparation, and accurate documentation. The position requires a high school diploma, two years of full-time experience supporting people with disabilities, and a valid driver's license. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities are offered.
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. We are Now Hiring a Part-time Employment Specialist in Lancaster, PA to coach persons with developmental disabilities and prepare them for employment. The Employment Specialist will develop essential job skills for persons with disabilities and assist in job placement. Starting pay is $19.10/hour 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
- Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities
- Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
- 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
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