Employment Specialist

Work Ready; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Ready in Killeen, TX seeks an Employment Specialist to support individuals with disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. You will guide clients from job readiness through placement and ongoing on-the-job support, coordinating with Texas Workforce Solutions and local employers.

You'll manage 12–16 clients, place 2–3 people every four weeks, and tailor strategies to each person’s goals and abilities, ensuring long-term success and independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Creative and resourceful problem solving to overcome employment barriers.
• Proficient in writing reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Willingness to work flexible hours based on client and employer needs.
• Experience in marketing, sales, or customer-facing roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Caseload management for 12–16 clients.
• Assist with job readiness, placement, and retention.
• Submit job applications and follow up with local businesses.
• Build and maintain a network of employers through face-to-face outreach.
• Create interview opportunities through in-person networking and advocacy.
• Match clients with jobs that reflect their employment goals and strengths.
• Provide job coaching and accommodations to ensure long-term success.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Documentation

Flexibility

Customer-facing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

Work Ready is looking for an EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST to work with individuals with mild to moderate disabilities in the Killeen area. We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, adaptable, and reliable specialist to help our customers with disabilities achieve meaningful employment. As an employment specialist, you will work directly with customers referred by Texas Workforce Solutions, helping them navigate the job market, secure employment, and supporting them on the job until they work independently. You’ll be working with a dedicated team to develop placement strategies and provide hands-on, on-the-job support tailored to each customer's needs.

Role Overview

As an Employment Specialist, you’ll manage a caseload of 10–15 customers, guiding them through every step of the employment process. You’ll be responsible for placing 2–3 customers into jobs every four weeks, ensuring placements align with their individual goals and abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Caseload Management: Support 12–16 clients at a time through job readiness, placement, and retention.


• Administrative Tasks: Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and placement records.


• Application Support: Submit job applications on behalf of clients and follow up in person with local businesses.


• Employer Engagement: Build and maintain a network of employers through face-to-face outreach.


• Interview Development: Create interview opportunities through in-person networking and advocacy


• Goal-Based Placement: Match clients with jobs that reflect their employment goals and strengths.


• On-the-Job Support: Provide job coaching and accommodations to ensure long-term success and satisfaction

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field


• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills


• Organization: Strong time management and organizational abilities


• Problem-Solving: Creative and resourceful approach to overcoming employment barriers


• Documentation: Proficient in writing reports and maintaining accurate records


• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours based on client and employer needs


• Experience: Prior success in marketing, sales, or customer-facing roles is a plus

Compensation

This is a performance-based position where earnings are tied to successful employment placements.

• Training & Credentialing Period: (120 days) $40,000 annual salary


• Post-Credentialing: $15,200 base salary plus incentives based on placement performance


• Average Annual Income: $58,000–$64,000, depending on experience and placement success.

Travel Requirements

This role involves daily travel throughout the Killeen area to:

• Develop relationships with potential employers through in-person outreach


• Provide direct support to customers in their homes, communities, or workplaces


• Follow up on job applications and interviews at local businesses