Community Options
Employment Specialist
Community Options, West Valley City, Utah, United States,
Community Options, Inc.
is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are seeking an Employment Specialist in Lehi, Utah.
The Employment Specialist
uses best practices and technology within a community based employment setting to supervise and train people 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. We are seeking a part time Employment Specialist. Must be comfortable working nights and weekends Using the least intrusive methods possible on the job, their objective is to gradually reduce the time spent at the job site, as the individual becomes better adjusted and more independent.
This position is located in Lehi, Utah
Requirements
High School Diploma or GEDBachelor’s Degree preferredValid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving recordMinimum 2 years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesComplete all state and agency required training per state guidelinesAbility to work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesAbility to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supportsAbility to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent time management skillsResponsibilities:
Support individuals through the employment process, including developing a resume, applying to jobs, and interviewing with potential employersTeach individuals independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistanceWork with individuals at their job to assist with analyzing tasks, breaking tasks down into manageable components, and completing their assignmentsIdentify and help solve problems before they become a crisis for the individual, employer, or coworkersBuild a support network between individuals and community membersCommunicate progress updates as needed to the employer, family, staff, and managementEnsure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timelyReport program status updates on a regular basisEmployees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigationCooperate with audits, inspections, and investigationsMust be comfortable working nights and weekends.
If interested, please click Apply Now or send resume to:
RESUMES-UTAH@COMOP.ORG
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly staff at the West Valley office! Phone Number:
801-878-9427
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are seeking an Employment Specialist in Lehi, Utah.
The Employment Specialist
uses best practices and technology within a community based employment setting to supervise and train people 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. We are seeking a part time Employment Specialist. Must be comfortable working nights and weekends Using the least intrusive methods possible on the job, their objective is to gradually reduce the time spent at the job site, as the individual becomes better adjusted and more independent.
This position is located in Lehi, Utah
Requirements
High School Diploma or GEDBachelor’s Degree preferredValid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving recordMinimum 2 years of relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesComplete all state and agency required training per state guidelinesAbility to work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesAbility to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supportsAbility to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent time management skillsResponsibilities:
Support individuals through the employment process, including developing a resume, applying to jobs, and interviewing with potential employersTeach individuals independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistanceWork with individuals at their job to assist with analyzing tasks, breaking tasks down into manageable components, and completing their assignmentsIdentify and help solve problems before they become a crisis for the individual, employer, or coworkersBuild a support network between individuals and community membersCommunicate progress updates as needed to the employer, family, staff, and managementEnsure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timelyReport program status updates on a regular basisEmployees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigationCooperate with audits, inspections, and investigationsMust be comfortable working nights and weekends.
If interested, please click Apply Now or send resume to:
RESUMES-UTAH@COMOP.ORG
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly staff at the West Valley office! Phone Number:
801-878-9427
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V