Employment Spot

Job Description

Community Options, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports people with disabilities is currently seeking an Employment Specialist for the Syracuse area.  The Employment Specialist provides training and supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities on how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills needed to perform specific job tasks, work routine, and personal life activities critical to employment success.

Responsibilities:

  · Provides the necessary assistance for the individual to be placed in competitive
    employment and maintain employment.

  · Teaches the employee independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task
    analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance.

  · Assists individuals in reinforcing essential skills, or teaching new skills appropriate to
    developing a resume, conducting a successful job interview, and completing a job
    application.

  · Assists individuals with daily social and interactive skills related to community and job
     development.

Tremendous opportunity for outgoing, caring individual; must be comfortable networking with business and civic leaders in the community to increase employment opportunities for the people we support.

Job Requirements

BA/BS plus 1 year of experience working in a supported employment related position Or High School diploma/ equivalent with 2 years of experience. Valid DL required.

Please submit resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or 315-431-0764 . EOE