Description
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are seeking a Full Time Job Coach to support operations in Mercer County , NJ to supervise and train individuals with developmental disabilities on how to acquire the skills needed to perform specific tasks, work routine, and personal life activities that are critical to successful employment.
The starting pay is $18.00 per hour!
Responsibilities
- Provide the necessary assistance to the individuals in order for the consumer to be placed in competitive employment and maintain employment
- Teach the individuals independent job skills, requirements utilizing job task analysis, job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
- Assist individuals in reinforcing essential skills, or teaching new skills in developing a resume, conducting a successful job interview, and completing a job application
- Work side-by-side with individuals at the job site, analyzing the job requirements and breaking it into manageable components that can be taught to the consumer
- Attend conferences, seminars, and training as needed
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GEDTwo years’ full-time work experience in employment or related fieldValid driver's license with satisfactory driving recordKnowledge of employer expectations and local job marketAbility to effectively and professionally communicate / interact with people at a variety of levels, both internally and externallyAbility to present ideas and factual data in a clear concise mannerAbility to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with consumersAbility to read and write EnglishEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testingWhy Community Options?
Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday HolidayGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Employee Incentive & Discount Programs403b Retirement Plan with Employer MatchExceptional Career Growth OpportunitiesPlease 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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