Employment Specialist

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Work/life balance

Growth and Development

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited, an ESOP employer, seeks an Employment Specialist to help individuals find meaningful work. You will coach clients on career goals, resumes, applications, and interview prep, while engaging local businesses to create opportunities and guiding clients at job sites.

The role includes occasional transportation to interviews, with mileage reimbursement. Monday–Friday daytime hours with potential for part‑time flexibility; driver’s license and MS Office proficiency are

Qualifications

• High-touch customer service experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to travel locally.
• Comfortable documenting notes in an electronic system.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools and mobile apps.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals set career goals and objectives.
• Teach resume building, job applications, cover letters, and interview prep.
• Engage with local businesses to create job opportunities.
• Coach and guide individuals at their job sites.
• Provide occasional transportation to interviews; mileage reimbursement provided.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office

Documentation

Driving

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 (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

  Interested in learning more?

  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 $20-22

  For further details on the above, please click here: https://workopportunities.net/careers/

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