Career Resource Specialist — Impactful Employment Coach

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, etc

401k, ESOP, tuition reimbursement, PTO

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) in Elkridge, MD, seeks an Employment Specialist (Career Resource Specialist) to help individuals with disabilities find meaningful employment. You will build goals, coach resumes, applications, interviews, and work with local businesses to create opportunities.

Daily duties include guiding clients at job sites, occasional transportation to interviews (mileage reimbursed), and documenting progress in an electronic system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year disability-related experience OR Associate with 2 years OR high school with 4 years.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally.
• Availability Monday–Friday, daytime hours, minimum of 30 hours for part-time.
• Proficiency with MS Office, documenting notes electronically, and using mobile apps.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing career goals and objectives.
• Coach resumes, applications, cover letters, and interview preparation.
• Engage with local businesses to create job opportunities.
• Coach and guide individuals at their job sites.
• Provide transportation to interviews and essential milestones (mileage reimbursed).

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Note taking

Mobile devices

Client coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree with 1 year disability experience

Associate degree with 2 years disability experience

High School Diploma or GED with 4 years disability experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) in Elkridge, MD, seeks an Employment Specialist (Career Resource Specialist) to help individuals with disabilities find meaningful employment. You will build goals, coach resumes, applications, interviews, and work with local businesses to create opportunities.

Daily duties include guiding clients at job sites, occasional transportation to interviews (mileage reimbursed), and documenting progress in an electronic system.