Career Resource Specialist – Local Impact & Growth

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Work/life balance

Growth and Development

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited is seeking an Employment Specialist to help individuals with disabilities find meaningful employment. The role emphasizes hands-on job coaching, resume support, and job placement within the community.

You’ll work Monday–Friday during daytime hours, travel locally in your own vehicle, and engage with local businesses to create opportunities. Four years of relevant experience or an equivalent degree path are required; ESOP benefits included.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in a public vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development setting working with individuals with disabilities including responsibilities in job coaching and job placement.
• This role may involve travel within the local community to provide direct services.

Responsibilities

• Working with individuals to develop career goals and objectives
• Teaching individuals how to create a customized resume, fill out effective job applications, write cover letters, and prepare for interviews
• Engaging with local businesses to develop potential job opportunities
• Coaching and guiding individuals at their job sites
• Community-based travel in your personal vehicle to facilitate community-based job development and coaching, ensuring all services are delivered directly in the local environment. (mileage reimbursement provided)

Skills

Collaboration

Education

Four years of experience in public vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development with individuals with disabilities including responsibilities in job coaching and job placement

Associate's degree with three years experience

Bachelor's degree with two years experience

Master's degree with one year experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Work Opportunities Unlimited is seeking an Employment Specialist to help individuals with disabilities find meaningful employment. The role emphasizes hands-on job coaching, resume support, and job placement within the community.

You’ll work Monday–Friday during daytime hours, travel locally in your own vehicle, and engage with local businesses to create opportunities. Four years of relevant experience or an equivalent degree path are required; ESOP benefits included.