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Employment Specialist

Community Options, Inc.
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Tucson, AZ, US

Salary

$18 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off

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  • Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Full-time Employment Specialist in Tucson, AZ to support individuals with developmental disabilities in preparing for employment.
  • The position offers a starting pay of $18.00 per hour and requires two years of full-time experience in supporting people with disabilities.
  • Responsibilities include coaching individuals to develop job skills, assisting with job placement, and working directly at job sites.
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma, Employment service credentials from UNTWISE, and a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
  • The organization provides competitive benefits, 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 Full-time Employment Specialist in Tucson, AZ 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 $18.00/per hour  
*This position has Flexible hours 
 
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.
  • Ability to work with all types of criminal backgrounds, including sex offenders
  • 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.  
  • Experience with billing and authorization processes, particularly in employment or vocational services
  • Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
  • Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
 
Minimum Requirements
 
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have Employment service (Job Skills and Job Placement) credentials from UNTWISE
  • Open availability
  • Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities
  • Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation
  • UNT credentials are a plus
 
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
 
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
 
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