Employment Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits with a

Health and Wellness

Work/life balance

Growth and Development

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited in Massachusetts is seeking an Employment Specialist to help individuals with diverse skills find meaningful work. You will transport clients to interviews, support career goal development, and coach on resumes, applications, cover letters, and interview prep.

You will engage with local businesses to create opportunities, coach on-site at workplaces, and participate in a management training track for leadership.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the local community.
• Experience in high-touch customer service environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Comfortable using MS Office and documenting notes in an electronic system.

Responsibilities

• Transport individuals to and from job interviews (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Assist individuals in developing career goals and objectives.
• Teach resume writing, applications, cover letters, and interview preparation.
• Engage with local businesses to create job opportunities.
• Coach and guide individuals at their job sites.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

MS Office

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office

Mobile apps

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 an Employment Specialist you will help individuals find meaningful employment.

A typical day might include the following:

• Using your vehicle to transport individuals to and from job interviews (mileage reimbursement provided)
• 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

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

We offer:

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

Pay: $21-$24 per hour