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Employment Specialist

Community Options, Inc.
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Morristown, NJ 07960, US

Salary

$20 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off

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  • We are hiring three full-time Employment Specialists in Hudson, Morris, and Sussex counties, NJ, to support individuals with developmental disabilities in securing employment.
  • The position offers a starting pay of $20.00 per hour and requires a minimum of two years of full-time experience in supporting people with disabilities.
  • Responsibilities include coaching individuals to develop independent job skills, assisting with job placements, and completing necessary documentation.
  • Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, a valid driver's license, and pass background checks and drug testing.
  • Community Options offers competitive benefits, generous PTO, and significant career growth opportunities.
We are Now Hiring a three Full-Time Employment Specialist in The following Counties: Hudson, Morris & Sussex , NJ 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 $20.00/per 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 
  
Minimum Requirements 
 
  • A Bachelors degree required. 
  • 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 
 
Why Community Options? 
 
  • 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 
Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V 
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