Employment Specialist - Community Options

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are actively seeking a Part-Time Employment Specialist in Orem, UT location. The Employment Specialist is responsible for training individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the critical skills needed to gain and maintain successful employment. 

The hourly rate is $18.00-$20.00 per hour! (Based on experience and ACRE certification)

*This position requires use of personal vehicle*

Responsibilities:

• Support individuals through the employment process, including developing a resume, applying to jobs, and interviewing with potential employers
• Teach individuals independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
• Work with individuals at their job to assist with analyzing tasks, breaking tasks down into manageable components, and completing their assignments
• Identify and help solve problems before they become a crisis for the individual, employer, or coworkers
• Build a support network between individuals and community members
• Communicate progress updates as needed to the employer, family, staff, and management
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Report program status updates on a regular basis
• Employee must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, 
  central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record 
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and 
  developmental disabilities
• Complete all state and agency required trainings per state guidelines
• Ability to work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and 
  developmental disabilities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving 
  supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills

Working Conditions 

• Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required 
• May be required to transport individuals utilizing own vehicle or company provided 
  vehicles
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds 
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases
• Overtime may be required as necessary

If interested, please click Apply Now or Send Resumes to:  Resumes-Utah@comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer   M/F/D/V

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