Employment Specialist (Part-Time)

Pittsburgh · On-site$19+

About this role

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 Pittsburgh, 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 $19.50/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
  • 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
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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Company at a glance

Community Options, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that develops innovative housing and employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Since 1989, we have moved people with disabilities from segregated institutions across the country into community-based homes where they can fully participate in their communities and experience a greatly improved quality of life. We have designed and implemented the most progressive employment options giving people with disabilities a choice about the type of work they do and where they do it. We offer people with disabilities real work for real pay.

Community Options supports over 6,000 people with disabilities and families across twelve states: Arizona, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

Founded1989
Team Size5,001-10,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Websitecomop.org
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Birthday holiday
  • Paid time off
  • Employee incentive programs
  • Discount programs
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Tuition reduction

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