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Employment Specialist (OPWDD)Community Options, Inc. • Liverpool, NY, US
Employment Specialist (OPWDD)

Employment Specialist (OPWDD)

Community Options, Inc. • Liverpool, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

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 Employment Specialist in Syracuse, NY 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

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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