Full Time

Employment Specialist

Community Options, Inc.
Full-time
Hospitals and Health Care
El Paso, TX
$38,000 - $55,000* / year

Job Description

Description

Community Options, Inc.is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are Now Hiring aFull-timeEmployment SpecialistinEl Paso, 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 (some weekends and holidays may be needed)

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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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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