Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. Â
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We are Now Hiring a Full-time Employment Specialist in Syracuse, NY 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.Â
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Starting pay is $18.00/per hour  Â
ResponsibilitiesÂ
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- Provide the necessary assistance for people with disabilities to be placed in competitive employment.Â
- Coach the person with disabilities to develop independent job skills.Â
- Work side-by-side with persons with disabilities at job sites.Â
- Reinforce essential skills, or teach new skills such as developing a resume, conducting a successful job interview, and completing a job application.Â
- Accurately complete all documentation.Â
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assignedÂ
- Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigationÂ
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Minimum RequirementsÂ
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- High school diploma or equivalentÂ
- Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilitiesÂ
- Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving recordÂ
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testingÂ
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Why Community Options?Â
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- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)Â
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday HolidayÂ
- Generous PTOÂ
- Employee Incentive & Discount ProgramsÂ
- 403b Retirement PlanÂ
- Incredible career growth opportunitiesÂ
- University partnerships that include tuition reductionÂ
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Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/VÂ
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