Community Options, Inc., is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring a Full Time Senior Employment Specialistto provide support in Manhattan, NY. The Senior Employment Specialist is responsible for training individuals with intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities in the critical skills needed to gain and maintain successful employment. This role will support our Brooklyn and Queens regions as well.
Starting pay is $21.63/per hour
Responsibilities
- Support individuals through the employment process, including developing a resume, applying to jobs, and interviewing with potential employers
- Teach individuals independent job skills and requirements, utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
- Work with individuals at their job to assist with analyzing tasks, breaking tasks down into manageable components, and completing their assignments
- Provide training on the methodology used to teach individuals the skills needed for employment
- Survey job openings and facilitate interviews with potential employers and participants
- Communicate progress updates as needed to the employer, family, staff, and management
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
- Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Minimum two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Ability to work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
- 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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About the company
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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.