Career Resource Specialist — Empower Local Job Seekers

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits with a

Health and Wellness

Work/life balance

Growth and Development

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited in Florida seeks an Employment Specialist (Career Resource Specialist) to help individuals with disabilities find meaningful employment. You will develop career goals, coach clients on resumes and interviews, and engage with local businesses to create opportunities.

Travel in your personal vehicle is required, with mileage reimbursement. The role includes daytime hours, ESOP ownership, and opportunities for advancement through our Management Training Program.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in a public vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development setting with individuals with disabilities.
• OR an associate’s degree and three years of experience.
• OR a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience.
• OR a master’s degree and one year of experience.
• Valid driver’s license and comfortable traveling within your local community.
• Comfortable using MS Office, documenting notes in an electronic system, and accessing apps on a mobile device.

Responsibilities

• Develop career goals with individuals and assist with resumes, applications, and interview prep.
• Engage with local businesses to create potential job opportunities.
• Coach and guide individuals at their job sites.
• Travel within the local community to deliver services in the environment; mileage reimbursement provided.

Skills

MS Office

Travel locally

Interpersonal communication

Education

Four years of experience in public vocational rehab/workforce development

Associate’s degree + 3 years experience

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Master’s degree + 1 year experience

Job description

Work Opportunities Unlimited in Florida seeks an Employment Specialist (Career Resource Specialist) to help individuals with disabilities find meaningful employment. You will develop career goals, coach clients on resumes and interviews, and engage with local businesses to create opportunities.

Travel in your personal vehicle is required, with mileage reimbursement. The role includes daytime hours, ESOP ownership, and opportunities for advancement through our Management Training Program.