Disability Employment & Retention Specialist

Global Connections to Employment; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) seeks a Workforce Development Specialist to support team members with disabilities in sustaining employment and advancing their careers. You will assess needs, coordinate accommodations, and deliver on-site retention services to promote performance and independence.

The role involves collaborating with team members, supervisors, and external partners to reduce barriers, tailor training, document services, and assist with job placement or transition

Qualifications

• Experience in vocational rehabilitation, job placement, job coaching, counseling, or related work with adults with disabilities.
• Knowledge of workforce development, disability employment, job coaching, and workplace accommodations.
• Ability to build relationships, maintain confidentiality, and promote independence.
• Must pass organization background screenings as required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate team members’ employment needs and determine appropriate support and accommodations.
• Deliver on-site retention services to promote performance, independence, and long-term success.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and external stakeholders to reduce employment barriers.
• Help facilitate placement or transition services when members seek growth opportunities.

Skills

Vocational rehabilitation

Job coaching

Counseling

Employment support

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Stakeholder collaboration

Assessment of employment needs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) seeks a Workforce Development Specialist to support team members with disabilities in sustaining employment and advancing their careers. You will assess needs, coordinate accommodations, and deliver on-site retention services to promote performance and independence.

The role involves collaborating with team members, supervisors, and external partners to reduce barriers, tailor training, document services, and assist with job placement or transition