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Community Options, Inc. · 20 hours ago

Employment Specialist

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. They are seeking a Full-time Employment Specialist to coach persons with developmental disabilities and prepare them for employment, focusing on developing essential job skills and assisting in job placement.

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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
Ability to work with all types of criminal backgrounds, including sex offenders
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
Experience with billing and authorization processes, particularly in employment or vocational services
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Qualification

CoachingJob placementDisabilitiesResume developmentBilling processesDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High school diploma or equivalent
Open availability
Two years' full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities
Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation
Ability to work with all types of criminal backgrounds, including sex offenders
Experience with billing and authorization processes, particularly in employment or vocational services

Preferred

UNT credentials are a plus

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

Company

Community Options, Inc.

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Community Options, Inc.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Robert Stack
President
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