Community Options, Inc.
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Employment Specialist
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Community Options, Inc.
The Employment Specialist will serve the Gloucester, Camden, & Salem Counties in New Jersey to coach persons with developmental disabilities and prepare them for employment. They 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.
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 a satisfactory driving record.
Employment 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.
403(b) 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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Employment Specialist
role at
Community Options, Inc.
The Employment Specialist will serve the Gloucester, Camden, & Salem Counties in New Jersey to coach persons with developmental disabilities and prepare them for employment. They 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.
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 a satisfactory driving record.
Employment 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.
403(b) 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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