Disability Employment Specialist (Remote/Contract)

BAILES CONSULTING SERVICES; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

BAILES CONSULTING SERVICES in Miami, FL seeks an experienced Employment Specialist (1099, independent contractor) to support individuals with disabilities in obtaining meaningful employment through job coaching, resume development, and employer outreach.

The role requires strong communication, person-centered advocacy, and collaboration with Vocational Rehabilitation counselors and partners to achieve competitive integrated employment outcomes; flexible, fee-for-service opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Four years of proven experience in a public vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development setting working with individuals with disabilities, including responsibilities in job coaching and job placement for individuals with disabilities while fostering workforce skill development; ensuring active engagement, and advancing workforce outcomes through advocacy and tailored support plans that result in competitive integrated employment.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree options listed above with related experience in rehabilitation/workforce development.
• Flexible work from home options available.

Responsibilities

• Assisting participants with job search activities, including resume development, interview preparation, and completing employment applications.
• Working closely with individuals with disabilities to identify their strengths, career goals, abilities, and workplace preferences.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with local employers to create competitive employment opportunities.
• Providing job coaching, on-site support, and follow-along services to support successful employment outcomes and long-term job retention.
• Documenting participant progress and maintaining accurate records in compliance with Vocational Rehabilitation and industry standards.
• Educating employers on disability inclusion, workplace accommodations, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Supporting both employers and participants to foster positive workplace relationships and long-term employment success.
• Collaborating with Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, community partners, and service providers to ensure quality participant services.

Education

Master’s Degree in rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, exceptional education, teaching certificate K-12 ESE, human resources, business administration, economics

Bachelor’s Degree in rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, exceptional education, teaching certificate K-12 ESE, human resources, business administration, economics

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, or a bachelor's or master's Degree in an unrelated field, and three years’ experience as described above

Job description

BAILES CONSULTING SERVICES in Miami, FL seeks an experienced Employment Specialist (1099, independent contractor) to support individuals with disabilities in obtaining meaningful employment through job coaching, resume development, and employer outreach.

The role requires strong communication, person-centered advocacy, and collaboration with Vocational Rehabilitation counselors and partners to achieve competitive integrated employment outcomes; flexible, fee-for-service opportunities available.