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About the Role
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities. We are hiring an Employment Specialist in Syracuse, NY to coach persons with developmental disabilities, prepare them for employment, develop essential job skills, and assist in job placement.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance for people with disabilities to be placed in competitive employment.
- Coach individuals with disabilities to develop independent job skills.
- Work side-by-side with individuals with disabilities at job sites.
- Reinforce essential skills or teach new skills such as resume development, conducting successful job interviews, and completing job applications.
- Accurately complete all documentation.
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.
- Cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities.
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.
Skills
- Developing a resume
- Conducting a successful job interview
- Completing a job application
Location
- Syracuse, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Two years of full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $18.00/hour (No Bachelor's Degree)
- $20.00/hour (Bachelor's Degree)
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
Equal Opportunity
- Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V