Career Coach: Disability Employment & Training

Workorporated; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Workorporated in Dorchester, MA seeks an Employment Specialist to facilitate employment, job training, and education aligned with clients' career goals.

You will mentor individuals, provide skill-based instruction, assist with resume writing, interview practice, and job placement, while building partnerships with local businesses to support people with disabilities. Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• Experience with persons with disabilities preferred.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates skills and advises on career paths.
• Communicate with clients to understand goals and notate interests.
• Intake of new referrals and assess consumer career interests.
• Assist with resume writing and interviewing skills.
• Manage ongoing relationships with business contacts.
• Monitor, document, and evaluate client progress.
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• Draft ISPs, Monthly reports, and related documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

De-escalation techniques

Crisis intervention

Organizational skills

Education

Associates Degree

Experience with persons with disabilities

Tools

SalesForce

HCSIS

Job description

Workorporated in Dorchester, MA seeks an Employment Specialist to facilitate employment, job training, and education aligned with clients' career goals.

You will mentor individuals, provide skill-based instruction, assist with resume writing, interview practice, and job placement, while building partnerships with local businesses to support people with disabilities. Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential.