Community Employment Coach

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Work/life balance

Growth and Development

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited in Manchester, NH is seeking Community Employment Coaches to provide on-site job support and coaching for individuals pursuing meaningful employment and independence. You will act as a coach and advocate, helping clients navigate workplace challenges and community activities.

The role includes daily community-based travel, mileage reimbursement, and a daytime schedule with flexible part-time options (3–5 days/week).

Qualifications

• High-touch customer service experience is required.
• Willingness to travel locally and provide transportation as needed.
• Must have valid driver’s license and comfortable traveling within the local community.
• Proficiency with MS Office and documenting notes in an electronic system.

Responsibilities

• Provide long-term, on-site job support for the duration of employment.
• Serve as coach and advocate to foster workplace success.
• Support participation in volunteer and recreational activities to promote independence.
• Engage in daily community-based travel with mileage reimbursement.

Skills

Customer service

Travel / driving

Documentation

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an employee-owned (ESOP) business that has been helping people with diverse skills and abilities find meaningful employment since 1982. You can be part of our rewarding mission to positively impact lives each and every day.

Community Employment Coaches (known internally as a Career Resource Specialist)

engage individuals in work, recreation, and other personal activities that promote living a preferred lifestyle in their community. Work & Community Support gives the individual the opportunity to participate in activities that will put them on a path to independence.

A typical day might include the following:

• Provide long-term, on-site, job support for the duration of an individual’s employment
• Serve as their coach and advocate to foster success in the workplace
• Support their participation in volunteer and/or other recreational activities to help develop self-advocacy, independent living and communication skills
• Engage in daily community-based travel, providing transportation as you actively accompany individuals to work, volunteer and community sites to build their path to independence. (mileage reimbursement provided)

This position may interest you if:

• You want to positively impact an individual's life
• You have previous experience in high-touch customer service environments
• You thrive being part of a collaborative team, yet can work independently

Career growth opportunities – potential selection into our Management Training Program for people who have the following experience:

• Management of a small team
• Informal leadership in sports, clubs, or civic organizations

Additional requirements include:

• Valid driver’s license and comfortable traveling within your local community
• Monday – Friday, daytime business hours (flexibility offered for part‑time to choose 3-5 days per week, with hours between 8:00 or 8:30am - 3:00 or 3:30pm each day)
• Comfortable using MS Office, documenting notes in an electronic system, and accessing apps on a mobile device

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Health and Wellness
• Work/life balance
• Growth and Development

Pay: $20-$22 per hour

All conversations are confidential. We look forward to learning more about you.

Upon employment acceptance, candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background and motor vehicle check.