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Employment Specialist

Community Options, Inc.
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 5 hours
Location

Morristown, NJ, US

Salary

$20 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off

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  • Community Options, Inc. is seeking three full-time Employment Specialists in Hudson, Morris, and Sussex counties, NJ, to support individuals with developmental disabilities in securing employment.
  • The role involves coaching clients to develop essential job skills and assisting with job placements, with a starting pay of $20.00 per hour.
  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least two years of full-time experience working with people with disabilities.
  • Additional requirements include a valid driver's license and successful completion of background checks and drug testing.
  • The position offers competitive benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, and opportunities for career growth.
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states
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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