Career Resource Specialist — Empower Lives & Grow

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited in Boston, MA seeks an Employment Specialist (Career Resource Specialist) to help individuals with diverse skills find meaningful employment. You will coach clients on career goals, resume design, job applications, cover letters, and interview preparation.

You’ll engage with local businesses to create job opportunities, supervise on-site coaching at worksites, and provide occasional transportation for interviews with mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• You want to positively impact an individual’s life.
• Previous experience in high-touch customer service environments.
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently.
• Valid driver’s license and comfortable traveling within your local community.
• Monday–Friday daytime hours (flexibility for part-time).
• Comfortable using MS Office and documenting notes in an electronic system.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals develop career goals and objectives.
• Teach individuals how to create a customized resume, fill out effective job applications, write cover letters, and prepare for interviews.
• Engage with local businesses to develop potential job opportunities.
• Coach and guide individuals at their job sites.
• Provide occasional transportation to interviews and other essential employment milestones, with mileage reimbursement.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office

Electronic notes system

Mobile apps

Job description

Work Opportunities Unlimited in Boston, MA seeks an Employment Specialist (Career Resource Specialist) to help individuals with diverse skills find meaningful employment. You will coach clients on career goals, resume design, job applications, cover letters, and interview preparation.

You’ll engage with local businesses to create job opportunities, supervise on-site coaching at worksites, and provide occasional transportation for interviews with mileage reimbursement.