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Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Community Options, Inc.Corpus Christi, TX, US
1 day 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 Corpus Christi , TX 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 : $14.00 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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