Career Resource Specialist: Vocational Coaching & Placement

Work Opportunities Unlimited; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Health and Wellness

Work/life balance

Growth and Development

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited in Florida is seeking a Vocational Specialist (Career Resource Specialist) to help individuals with disabilities find meaningful employment.

The role requires four years of experience in public vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development, or an associate’s/bachelor’s/master’s degree with corresponding experience, and includes coaching and job placement responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in a public vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development setting with individuals with disabilities, including job coaching and job placement.
• Educational requirements correspond to the degree paths listed: Associate, Bachelor, Master with the applicable years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop career goals and objectives with individuals.
• Help clients create a customized resume, fill out applications, write cover letters, and prepare for interviews.
• Engage with local businesses to create job opportunities.
• Coach and guide individuals at their job sites.
• Travel within the local community for community-based job development (mileage reimbursement).

Skills

Job coaching

Job placement

Resume writing

Interview preparation

MS Office

Travel local communities

Education

Associate degree + 3 years experience

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Master’s degree + 1 year experience

Four years experience in vocational rehab/workforce development

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Work Opportunities Unlimited in Florida is seeking a Vocational Specialist (Career Resource Specialist) to help individuals with disabilities find meaningful employment.

The role requires four years of experience in public vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development, or an associate’s/bachelor’s/master’s degree with corresponding experience, and includes coaching and job placement responsibilities.