Career Resource Specialist — Community-Based Employment Coach

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Barrington (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health and Wellness

Work/life balance

Growth and Development

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is seeking an Employment Specialist to help individuals find meaningful employment. You will teach resume writing, applications, cover letters, and interview prep, and engage with local businesses to create job opportunities.

The role involves coaching individuals at their job sites and traveling in the local community (mileage reimbursement). This part-time position runs Monday–Friday, 20–25 hours, with pay of $22–$24 per hour, and requires a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-touch customer service in dynamic settings.
• Comfortable using MS Office and recording notes in an electronic system.
• Willingness to travel within the local community using a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals identify meaningful employment goals and opportunities.
• Teach resume creation, job applications, cover letters, and interview prep.
• Engage with local businesses to develop job opportunities.
• Coach and guide individuals at their job sites.
• Travel locally to provide community-based job development and coaching; mileage reimbursed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Electronic notes system

Job description

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is seeking an Employment Specialist to help individuals find meaningful employment. You will teach resume writing, applications, cover letters, and interview prep, and engage with local businesses to create job opportunities.

The role involves coaching individuals at their job sites and traveling in the local community (mileage reimbursement). This part-time position runs Monday–Friday, 20–25 hours, with pay of $22–$24 per hour, and requires a valid driver’s