Community Employment Coach

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits with

Health and Wellness

Work/life balance

Growth and Development

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is seeking a Community Employment Coach (Career Resource Specialist) in Peabody, MA. You will help individuals develop career goals, craft resumes, and complete applications for jobs or education, while coaching for interviews and supporting at local job sites.

This role involves community travel in your personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement. Monday–Friday daytime hours; potential for part-time flexibility.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Comfortable traveling within local community.
• Proficiency with MS Office and mobile apps.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals develop career goals and objectives.
• Assist with resume creation and job/school applications.
• Coach and prepare for interviews.
• Support individuals at job sites to ensure success and independence.
• Travel within the community for coaching (mileage reimbursed).

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.

As a Community Employment Coach (known internally as a Career Resource Specialist) you will help individuals learn and strengthen their life skills as it relates to employment and education.

A typical day might include the following:

• Working with individuals to develop career goals and objectives

• Helping individuals create a customized resume and complete applications for either jobs or school admissions

• Coaching and preparing for interviews

• Assisting individuals at their job sites to ensure success and independence
• 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)

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)

• Comfortable using MS Office, documenting notes in an electronic system, and accessing apps on a mobile device

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

To learn more about our inspiring work, click on the links below:

https://workopportunities.net/#culture-video

https://workopportunities.net/successes/

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits with bonus opportunities

• Health and Wellness

• Work/life balance

• Growth and Development

Pay $21-$24 per hour

For further details on the above, please click here: https://workopportunities.net/careers/

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