Employment Specialist

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Braintree (MA); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary and benefits with 0

Health and Wellness

Work/life balance

Growth and Development

Zusammenfassung

Work Opportunities Unlimited in Massachusetts is seeking an Employment Specialist to help individuals with diverse skills find meaningful employment. The role emphasizes one-on-one coaching, resume development, and interview preparation while connecting job seekers with local employers.

Day-to-day work includes guiding clients through career goals, teaching job applications, and offering transportation support for interviews.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in high-touch customer service environments.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the local community.
• Proficiency with MS Office and documenting notes in an electronic system.
• Comfortable using mobile apps and accessing work-related apps on a smartphone.

Aufgaben

• Help individuals develop career goals and objectives.
• Coach on resume writing, job applications, cover letters, and interview prep.
• Engage with local businesses to identify job opportunities.
• Provide coaching at job sites and assist with transportation to interviews (mileage reimbursement).

Kenntnisse

Customer service

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

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 an Employment Specialist (known internally as a Career Resource Specialist) you will help individuals find meaningful employment.

A typical day might include the following:

• Working with individuals to develop career goals and objectives
• Teaching individuals how to create a customized resume, fill out effective job applications, write cover letters, and prepare for interviews
• Engaging with local businesses to develop potential job opportunities
• Coaching and guiding individuals at their job sites
• Provide occasional transportation to interviews and other essential employment milestones, while supporting individuals towards independent community travel. (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.

We offer:

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

Pay $21-$24

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