Career Resource Specialist: Community & Work Support

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Work/life balance

Growth and Development

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an ESOP employee-owned organization serving individuals with diverse abilities since 1982. We are hiring for a DSP/Work & Community Support (Career Resource Specialist) to engage individuals in work, recreation, and activities that promote independence in their community.

A typical day includes on-site job support, coaching, and assisting with community activities while traveling locally.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-touch customer service environments is preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Comfortable using MS Office, documenting notes in an electronic system, and accessing apps on a mobile device.

Responsibilities

• Provide long-term, on-site job support for the duration of an individual’s employment.
• Coach and advocate to foster success in the workplace.
• Support participation in volunteer and recreational activities to help develop self-advocacy and independence.
• Engage in daily community-based travel, accompanying individuals to work and community sites (mileage reimbursement provided).

Skills

Customer service

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Mobile apps

Electronic notes system

Job description

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an ESOP employee-owned organization serving individuals with diverse abilities since 1982. We are hiring for a DSP/Work & Community Support (Career Resource Specialist) to engage individuals in work, recreation, and activities that promote independence in their community.

A typical day includes on-site job support, coaching, and assisting with community activities while traveling locally.