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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-TimeEmployment Specialist in West Chester, PA 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 $19.25/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
Community Options’ mission is to develop housing and employment supports for persons with disabilities.
Community Options believes in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Embracing this philosophy, Community Options works with individuals with significant disabilities through residential services, day programs, social enterprises that employ individuals with disabilities, high school transition programs, and specialized programs for respite and medically fragile adults. As a national agency, Community Options seeks to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community through person centered and natural supports, and collaboration with community partners to increase accessibility to services. Community Options does not administer any large congregate programs, recognizing that people with the most severe disabilities need environments, equipment, clinical and staff support that are tailored to their very specific needs. In its history, the agency has developed a reputation for quality, cost effective administration that encourages individual choice and flexibility.