Community-Based Employment Specialist | ESOP & Growth

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an ESOP, employee-owned organization helping people with diverse skills find meaningful employment since 1982. As an Employment Specialist, you’ll guide individuals to develop career goals, teach resume writing and interviewing skills, and connect with local businesses to create opportunities.

You’ll travel in your community to provide hands-on coaching and services. This full-time role requires a valid driver’s license, weekday hours, and comfort with MS

Qualifications

• Experience in high-touch customer service environments.
• Comfortable communicating with individuals and businesses.
• Proficient with MS Office and electronic notes systems.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals develop career goals and objectives.
• Teach resume writing, job applications, cover letters, and interview prep.
• Engage with local businesses to develop job opportunities.
• Coach individuals at their job sites and travel within the community; mileage reimbursement provided.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Driver's license

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an ESOP, employee-owned organization helping people with diverse skills find meaningful employment since 1982. As an Employment Specialist, you’ll guide individuals to develop career goals, teach resume writing and interviewing skills, and connect with local businesses to create opportunities.

You’ll travel in your community to provide hands-on coaching and services. This full-time role requires a valid driver’s license, weekday hours, and comfort with MS